Tomatoes among crops driving increase in produce prices
The cost of fruit and vegetables rose nearly 9 per cent last year.
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Meat processor Alliance to repay wage subsidy in full
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Three million falsely labelled free-range eggs risked 'discrediting entire industry'
A whistleblower came forward to the Commerce Commission about an egg scam.
KiwiRail's muscle limited in easing freight logjam
KiwiRail is struggling to be the answer to freight logjam woes.
Plan to put controversial irrigation pipeline out of sight soon
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Irrigation company chairman steps down
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New Zealand's Envy apples on track to be a billion-dollar brand
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US property gurus reveal 10% stake in NZ Rural Land Co
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Cherry Christmas: China Airlines swoops in to get NZ fruit to market
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Regional economies: Agriculture strong, tourism struggling
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NZ Rural Land lists, may raise more capital in 2021
NZ Rural Land may seek more capital next year after listing on the NZX.
A2 Milk's daigou problems hit Synlait, shares recover
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Peter Reidie appointed new CEO for Sanford
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End of era as Mars Petcare closes Whanganui factory
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Is a2 Milk's record breaking run nearing its end?
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Sales downgrade knocks $2b from A2 Milk's market cap
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Southland farmer voted off Alliance board
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