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No.8 Wire: Speed shearing's new blood steps up

Profile: Nicky Hyslop

Fran O'Sullivan: Wool levy rejected by 57

People want premium, finds Zespri

Fran O'Sullivan: Quality fuels sales stampede

Building premium products is all the rage in the agri-business game with major companies rapidly expanding their profiles in the fast-moving consumer goods and ingredients business to drive more revenue.

No.8 Wire: Kiwi team win cup back from Aussies

The five-man New Zealand dog trial team led by Murray Child, of Maungakaramea in Northland, has regained the Wayleggo Cup by winning both tests against Australia during the Transtasman Challenge at Strathalbyn in South Australia.

Farmers and economists focus wary eyes on prices

Rural real estate experts say there is still a shortage of rural properties being listed for sale and strong buyer inquiry across the country, in spite of the continued fall in international dairy prices.

Hamish Flett: Sharing changes a big improvement

Fran O'Sullivan: Beefing up of skills needed

Dominic George: Greater premium for an original

No surprises to hear David Seymour declare himself to be a jazz fan on TV the other night.

Federated Farmers: Water is a dairy farmers' perspective

Simple solution ideal way to go

Sandra Faulkner: Woolly thinking holds back industry

No.8 Wire: Award for tough years of hard work

Super pollinators at risk

Without the incredible honeybee, two-thirds of the food we take for granted would almost vanish, making life as we know it impossible.

Fran O'Sullivan: Eye still on long term future

Has the dairy industry passed its peak earnings days?