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Plentiful supply of fresh, cheap vegetables presents new challenge for asparagus growers
Asparagus growers have faced a tough couple of years.
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Reducing splash-back and soaking up the nasties from dairy cows' pee
20 Sep 2024An "eye-opening" farm trial could help clean up New Zealand's rivers and streams.
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From selling shoes in China to a microgreens farm in rural NZ
20 Sep 2024Yu Kali and Yu Jiang's microgreens venture is sprouting almost as fast as the tiny veggies themselves.
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Chatham Islands asking shipping companies to service the island
19 Sep 2024That current ship that carries supplies and livestock is nearing the end of its life and spending long periods out of action.
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Demand for blood and gland meat products on the up
19 Sep 2024They are used in vaccines, pharmaceuticals and medical devices.
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What does it take to train a sheep dog?
18 Sep 2024It takes two years, you have to start early and you can't just train any dog to work stock. Audio
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Possible closure of Timaru meatworks 'exacerbates' risk of similar closures
28 Sep 2024Beef + Lamb NZ says it had been a "challenging time" for farmers and processing companies due to spiralling costs.
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Both Greenpeace and seafood industry welcome change to fisheries camera rules
25 Sep 2024The government has also delayed the remainder of the rollout by three months.
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New Zealand King Salmon half-year profit down
It is result of more fish dying and variability in fish size hitting consumer confidence.
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US citrus growers warn NZ about disease infestation
18 Sep 2024The growers championed disease prevention ahead of Citrus New Zealand's conference on Wednesday.
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Horticulture companies moving production to Canterbury
17 Sep 2024Some companies are moving whole production lines, including packhouses and processing factories, a horticulture supply firm says.
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Tramping this spring? Why not clean a hut?
19 Sep 2024If you're planning on heading out into New Zealand's backcountry this spring - why not adopt a hut? Audio
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Synlait shareholders decide it's 'worth saving'
Shareholders have voted overwhelmingly to approve a range of measures to restore its finances and save the company.
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Fonterra to build cool store size of 3 rugby fields
18 Sep 2024It will be built at its Whareroa site in Taranaki.
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Pain relief during tailing is worth the money - New Zealand Merino Company
It will be mandatory for its suppliers from next year.
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Sheepmeat sector told to target NZ consumers, diversify exports - Rabobank report
Sheepmeat export values dropped dramatically in the 2023-2024 season after two years of strong export returns.
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Are you a shepherd? The King needs you.
16 Sep 2024Sandringham Farm, the much loved country retreat of King Charles, is searching for a new shepherd.
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A cut above - couple making 'one of a kind' knives with deer antlers
Jacinda and Richy Sheridan have carved out a niche for themselves, making hunting and farm knives using deer antlers.
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How NZ exporters can navigate choppy seas in China
Mark Tanner knows what people in New Zealand's largest market are consuming. He's the founder of China Skinny, a market research company based in Shanghai.
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Milk high fliers move into hops and plant proteins
Maury Leyland and John Penno have created a health food supplement based on protein extracted from leafy greens and in particular, locally grown lucerne.
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Fonterra accused of greenwashing to impress big foreign buyers
19 Aug 2024The dairy giant has talked up its 'regenerative farming' credentials. But critics say the claims are bogus. Audio
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Rare endangered mudfish discovered on Timaru farm
16 Sep 2024A critically threatened endemic freshwater fish found only in Canterbury has been discovered on a farm near Timaru.
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