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Dam project aims to stop valley flooding
A series of dams and basins are taking shape as farmers hope to "hold the water back" from the fields and road. Audio
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Zespri appoints new boss
30 May 2024Jason Te Brake will succeed current chief executive Daniel Mathieson on 1 July
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Project to boost Central Otago's native biodiversity set to begin
27 May 2024A reserve on the hillside above the State Highway 85 entranceway into Alexandra will be planted out over a five-year period.
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Controversial chemical deemed 'safe to use' but growers face new rules
Kiwifruit growers are relieved they can keep using an agri-chemical that has been under scrutiny recently.
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Politicians vs farmers in fundraiser rugby match in Gisborne
24 May 2024Politicians and farmers are aiming to raise $300,000 to help farmers affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.
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Sanford hooks a healthy half-year profit
29 May 2024The fishing and aquaculture company's half-year net profit is up 46 percent, driven by continuing strong performance from its salmon business.
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Farming families facing 'huge pressue' from banks - Federated Farmers
25 May 2024Farmer confidence in their banks has plummetted to the lowest level in nearly a decade while the government considers the need for an independent inquiry.
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Taranaki farmer on home detention after failing to care for his cattle
Some cattle had to be euthanised.
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False starts before RSE workers board flights for Vanuatu
One employer has been forced to split up his seasonal workers to get them home after the national air carrier went into voluntary liquidation. Audio
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Zespri profit dips but growers paid record prices for fruit
23 May 2024It has just reported a net profit after tax of $173.3 million for the 2023-24 financial year - down from $238.7m the year before.
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Christchurch company proposes taking over A&P show
22 May 2024Event Hire has sent the the Canterbury A&P Association a proposal to run a slimmed down version of the show, with a reduced number of stalls and visitors.
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RSE workers prepare for longer stay in NZ after airline collapse
Delays in passports being issued and limited airline options are some of the issues employers face to book flights for RSE workers from Vanuatu.
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New Zealand's wool quality assurance sector up in the air
The last two remaining tutors are leaving their jobs next month.
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Prominent wine grower smuggled Aussie cuttings into NZ in suitcase
22 May 2024The actions of winemaker and vineyard owner James Millton were described by a judge as "utterly inexplicable" and "unfathomable".
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'Pleasing' results as dairy prices record biggest jump in three months
22 May 2024Prices for all products rose at the overnight auction, with mozzarella up nearly 10 percent.
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NZ farmers hit back at UK over lamb quality claims
20 May 2024Britain's farmers are protesting the sale of Kiwi lamb, saying it may be of "lower standards than in the UK".
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Meet the Kiwis ditching modern life for 'homesteading'
20 May 2024A growing number of Kiwis are making the switch to the homesteading lifestyle - foregoing the conveniences of modern life with the aim to grow as much of their own food as possible. Audio
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Consumers could see increase in dairy prices if Fonterra sells off consumer brands
There are a lot of cons in Fonterra's plan to sell off some or all of its most well-known brands, a marketing professor says. Audio
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Bull that had 17,000 daughters inducted into hall of fame
15 May 2024He also sired 33 sons that have been used for artificial breeding.
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Why logs are hot property
14 May 2024International demand for pruned logs from NZ is the highest seen by a forest manager with 30 years experience.
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Award for farmers creating wetlands, planting native trees
13 May 2024James and Debbie Stewart were handed the John Wilson Memorial Trophy at a Gala Dinner held at Coronet Peak, Queenstown on Saturday night.
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More than a million trays of kiwifruit to be destroyed after mice found
16 May 2024Zespri says the shipment in Belgium will be turned into biofuel after it became clear it was unsalvageable.
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The not-so-lame story of a country vet
Country Life - After 50 years as a vet in the Taranaki town of Inglewood, Neil Chesterton has a deep understanding of why pasture-fed dairy cows go lame. Audio
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Farming family donates significant land to community
10 May 2024A prominent Bay of Plenty farming family is giving up 100 hectares of farmland that has served them for 60 years.
