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Gassy cows and pigs face a carbon tax in Denmark, a world first
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'Supports farmers': Law removing future ETS agriculture obligations passes first reading
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World headed for ‘food wars’, warns major commodities trader
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Guac-star economy: Global avocado consumption expected to grow - Rabobank
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The PM talks live animal exports on The Country
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More than 57,000 sign petition to keep live animal export ban
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How 'agricvoltaics' could help Kiwi farmers
Agrivoltaics use agricultural land for both renewable electricity generation and farming.
The Country: Stress and resilience with Dan Pronk
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Synlait needs 'influential' a2's support for Bright Dairy lifeline
The struggling dairy manufacturer has revealed fresh detail about its $130 million loan.
'Time to pass the baton': DairyNZ chair Jim van der Poel steps down
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Tangihau bull smashes NZ record sale price: $135,000
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