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Govt accused of trying to bury damning oil and gas ban report

The Opposition argues the Government is hiding its inaction with 'pamphlet' strategy.

Tairāwhiti bulls generated $5 million-plus over sales season

An 'extraordinary' Tangihau sale sets the tone for the season.

Is a regulated structure still right for today's $4b kiwifruit export industry?

Critical mass and scale saves the sector's bacon time and time again.

Opinion: Farmers need this medicine for carbon emission reporting headaches

OPINION: Farmers have enough troubles but sharing data on emissions could ease the burden.

Letters: Live animal exports cruel; USA not okay based on debate

OPINION: 'The people of the USA have no one but themselves to blame.'

Will cash-strapped Synlait Milk survive?

As a vital shareholder meeting approaches, China's Bright Dairy says Synlait can survive.

Public consultation on reversing live animal export ban to start

The Government is expected to introduce legislation to Parliament next year.

Q&A: Marianne Archibald on lettuce, leisure and life

Reporter Alyssa Smith caught up with Marianne Archibald from Salad Brothers.

Duncan Shand: Fonterra's nonsensical move – can you imagine Coke selling off its brand?

OPINION: Research shows strong brands command a price premium and grow faster than rivals.

Preparations for 56th Fieldays ramp up

This year's event will have a line-up of 1000 exhibitors at Mystery Creek.

More beef farmers join genetics programme

There are now 37 farmers involved in the Informing New Zealand Beef programme.

'Really tough ask': Farmers react to Alliance's request for cash

It's the first time Alliance has asked farmers for capital in 32 years.

Going hunting? Here's what the season's looking like in your region

A good breeding season means opening weekend looks promising for hunters.

Central Otago shearer first to shear 500 Merino ewes in eight hours

Not a bad effort for someone who reckoned he shore 'like s***'.

'Tragic': The 'iconic' sector farmers fear becoming a 'cottage industry'

Farmers say harvesting wool costs twice what they are paid for the product.

A person in Texas caught bird flu after mixing with dairy cattle. Should we be worried?

This is the second US case after a poultry worker tested positive in Colorado in 2022.