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Record export highs picked for primary sector
Latest Situation and Outlook report shows sustained high export growth set to continue.
Farming groups welcome passing of NAIT and Farm Debt Mediation laws
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Small Business: Why vegan options won't spoil niche meat party
Angus Black says vegan meats are not threat to primary industries.
Call goes out for 'wool renaissance'
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The secrets of Mons Royale's success
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Canterbury ram breeders hold first ever on-farm sale
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Quality rams proving hard to sell
The sheep industry resurgence has not translated to quality ram sales.
Chinese ban on Oamaru Meats lifted
Oamaru Meats has begun trying to re-recruit seasonal workers and suppliers.
US is NZ's second most valuable market for red meat
Sheepmeat exports to US up 12 per cent for the year ending September 2019.
BioBrew receives funding to test calf probiotic on lambs
BioBrew to study effectiveness of using CalfBrew to treat lambs' digestive disorders.
Debate rages over report findings about meat, health
International lobbying against red meat continues to gain momentum.
A and P success and continuation of contaminated wool
Grant Edwards says that the market has been steady across the board for all wool types.
Hawke's Bay: Sheep farming is 'better for you and ewe'
James went to "cheese school" at Putaruru to become a qualified cheese maker
Farming family's merino passion recognised
Four generations of the Sanders family have been producing merino wool at Matangi Station.
Watching sheep not for the faint hearted
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Comment: Beyond the dark clouds
Comment: Things are looking positive for New Zealand's red meat exports.
Farmers face losing millions after land blocked off
More than 20,000 sheep and cattle inaccessible and aparists unable to harvest honey.
Sheep farmers enjoy success at NZ Agricultural Show
James Hoban and Andrew Sidey took home a fair share of ribbons for their Corriedale sheep.
How African swine fever is driving NZ's red meat sector
New Zealand's good news for red meat comes from other countries' misfortune.
'Mother Load' wool nappy idea turns heads at competition
A Kaikohe mum has come up with the idea of biodegradable disposable wool nappies.
Strong interest in wool auction at NZ Agricultural Show
Standing room only as event attracted wide interest from growers and the general public.
Otago farmers' jersey company promotes strong wool
Lawrence farmers find their own answer to the dire state of NZ's strong wool industry.
Local Focus: Six-year-old Archie's autistic diet shifts the family farm
"Within three days he got his eye contact back". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Meat processing sector trials 'wearable' technology to reduce injuries
The Suit-X Exoskeleton cuts risk of injury and increases productivity.
'World's cutest sheep' turning heads in Central Otago
The Swiss-bred Valais Blacknose are making a home for themselves in the South.
Sheep steal the Rangiora Show
Cattle classes were cancelled, but all ages flocked to see the sheep at Rangiora Show.