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Glyphosate to be debated in High Court
ELI is challenging the EPA's refusal to reassess glyphosate’s risks.

Call for more rural psychologists to help farmers
Experts warn there's high demand for mental health support in rural areas.

Horticulture export revenue forecast to hit $8.5b
HortNZ CEO Kate Scott says the forecast is great news for growers and the economy.

PM's adviser believes farmers will adopt methane-cutting tech
PM's chief science adviser says farmers will accept change once they see products work.

Strong demand driving NZ primary exports to record high
Dairy export revenue has lifted 16% to a record $27 billion.

Govt and industry ink deal to tackle potential foot-and-mouth crisis
'An outbreak could cost up to $3b to eradicate, but doing nothing would be far worse.'

MPI to review controls for tomato virus
Tomato brown rugose fruit virus can reduce crop yields by 70%.

$250k boat and $16k catch seized on top of $13k fine for Gisborne fishing company and skipper
The company was fined $9000 on top of court costs, while its skipper was fined $4000.

'Mad rag': Fears toxic weed will spread beyond Northland
Madagascar ragwort is highly invasive and can poison livestock.

Craft beer firesale: ASB recovers funds, but other creditors face $1.4m loss
Deep Creek liquidators investigate debtor balances amid big shortfall for creditors.

Primary sector unimpressed by Govt's horticulture reforms
Those in the primary sector say the new targets don’t go far enough.

Snug as a bug in a lunch: Dead larva found in 'new low' for school meals
Photos show the bug, roughly twice the size of a fingernail, sitting on a potato.

'Deeply concerning': NZ's cruise industry sounds alarm as ship visits drop 40%
Despite an initial rebound post-Covid, cruise bookings have dropped sharply this season.

Kāinga Ora appears not to care about mistreated dogs - neighbour
Three dogs in Bucklands Beach were seized and euthanised because of neglect.

'Unacceptable': SAFE slams delays in rodeo welfare code release
SAFE urges the release of the draft, citing unnecessary animal deaths.

Inside NZ Post’s $250m facility transforming parcel delivery
It's been worked on for several years and can process over 500k parcels at peak capacity.

Third venomous snake washes up: How storms are driving sea snakes to NZ shores
The snake was dead when it was discovered.

AgriZeroNZ boosts funding for methane-reducing cow feed
US start-up Hoofprint Biome aims to lower the climate-warming impact of cow burps.

Venomous sea snake killed after dog attack at Auckland beach
The snake was likely blown ashore by strong winds and needing rest.

Community effort: Hundreds unite to tackle invasive seaweed
Around 500 tonnes of the marine pest were moved above the high tide line in four days.

Chicken exports normalising after flu outbreak – MPI
Chicken exports are getting back to normal, MPI says.