The Country: Happy 125th anniversary Feds
Christopher Luxon, Mike Cronin, David Acland, Katie Milne, Wayne Langford.
Christopher Luxon, Mike Cronin, David Acland, Katie Milne, Wayne Langford.
Shareholders vote in favour of a $217m equity raise.
It follows on from a $75m investment in a new protein plant at Studholme.
Whole milk powder up 1.5% and skim milk powder lifts 2.2%.
The long-term outlook for NZ sheepmeat remains positive but change is required.
Watchdog council sends annual letter of expectations to board, surveys farmer-owners.
From next year pain relief during tailing is mandatory for NZ Merino Company suppliers.
Broader agri economy confidence has increased to a net reading of +3% from -25%.
Todd Charteris, Blair McLean, Jo Luxton, Mark Storey.
'Too many of the brothers are leaving us early for... stuff that could've been prevented.'
Phil Duncan, Josh Kronfeld, Pat Coogan, Todd Clark
The total cost has climbed to $207.5 million but more are still approaching.
The dairy company has a new syndicate with eight banks.
Megan Friel has been breeding Angus cattle for nearly 30 years.
'We're hoping to launch the product to the market within 12-18 months.'
Ron Totman has around 13 working tractors and an 'unknown number for parts'.
Feral dogs are living in remote NZ bush, putting trampers at risk of attacks.
The Pellow family have contributed to the farm’s evolution over the past 124 years.
Farmer Matthew Macdonald was diagnosed with blood cancer in high school.
Hoping to see funds used for Outward Bound experience.
Opinion: Tomatoes are for growing not throwing. Unless you live in Buñol, Spain.
The Marlborough Research Centre put $20,000 into New Zealand Dryland Forests.
Chris Brandolino, Emma Poole, Tim Dangen, Bill Osborne, Michael Harvey, Barry Soper.
Rabobank competition gives educational book sets to 100 NZ primary schools.
Horticulture NZ has launched an awareness campaign called "Taste the Yakka".
Shane Jones, Duncan Humm, Jamie Molloy, Chris Russell.
NZ enjoyed the advantages of the Chinese live export market for much of the past decade.
Gene editing a valuable tool for NZ Inc, says dairy genetics specialist.
The Country has five questions to get to know rural New Zealand a little better.