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Producer prices fall as dairy declines

New Zealand producers' input and output prices fell in the second quarter of this year as dairy prices declined.

John Deere and the downside of an abundant harvest

This year hasn't been kind to the US agricultural sector, just ask John Deere, the world's largest manufacturer of farming machinery.

Robots head down the farm

The field of robotics has well and truly taken off in the past few decades, boosted by increasing innovation and a significant drop in the cost of materials.

Westland Milk slashes payout forecast

Milk cut hits rural folk

A sharp reduction in Fonterra's milk price will put the squeeze on the industry and rural communities will feel the brunt of the economic impact.

Dairy's $14.3b boost to the regions

Catriona MacLennan: Animals need dedicated watchdog

A parliamentary inquiry into pig farming in New Zealand should be launched immediately.

Landcorp considers business case for milking sheep

Landcorp, New Zealand's largest corporate farmer, is having a serious look at milking sheep.

Ngai Tahu buys into PGG Wrightson