Researchers fear effects of milk from hemp-fed cows
Concern over use of cannabis-based feeds in countries where it has been legalised.
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Canterbury A&P Show a ‘huge success’ after 115,000 turn out
Numbers exceeded expectations despite the cooler temperatures.
Minister calls for dispute panel as NZ dairy exporters ‘locked out’ of Canada
New Zealand had formal talks with Canada over the issue but no resolution was found.
Expo to look after today's calf and tomorrow's cow
The expo will give farmers knowledge and advice on calf-rearing season.
Local Focus: Export plan for Bay cherries
Hawke's Bay cherries may be heading overseas. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Apple orchards' big leap
Apple productivity makes a giant leap. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Six-year-old Archie's autistic diet shifts the family farm
"Within three days he got his eye contact back". Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch: Sterile pink moths to rescue apples
A million sterile codling moths are opening export doors. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Farm prices fall across New Zealand
The median price per hectare is down to $33,897 in the three months to March, according to REINZ figures.
The Kiwi behind that $40m farms sale
The man who became Northland's biggest dairy farmer puts his success down to the skills he gained helping on his father's farm as a child.
Plan to unleash new rabbit killing virus
A new strain of virus that could decrease the number of rabbits by 30 per cent is up for government approval.
NZ buyer snaps up 10 farms
Farms south of Kaikohe which hit headlines last year when a Chinese firm offered to buy them have now sold to a wealthy New Zealand family.
Southerners snapping up North farms
Farmers from southern provinces are moving to Northland to take advantage of the comparatively cheap dairy farms on offer there, according to real estate agency Bayleys.
Liam Dann: Recovery's still got a mountain to climb
Here we are again, hearts in our mouths, as we watch an international commodity slump knock the shine off New Zealand's economic recovery.
Liam Dann: Govt needs to change message on tribal dairy debate
Why are dairy prices falling? Well, if you read industry commentary from places like the United States and Europe they know who's to blame. It's us.
Fonterra signals Canpac job cuts
Fonterra is looking at laying off up to 110 workers at its Canpac packing operation, near Hamilton.
New product added to dairy trade platform
Fonterra-owned GlobalDairyTrade (GDT) has added another product line and a new participant to its online trading platform.
Fonterra deal with UK firm tipped
Speculation is mounting that Fonterra is on the verge of securing a profit-sharing agreement with a British dairy producer.