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Opinion: Is NZ ready for the plant-based meat revolution?
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Fonterra to take capital structure reform to a vote
Annual meeting on December 9 to test proposal on farmer-owners.
Jacob Urlich, from Huanui College, wins Whangārei A&P Society's $9000 agricultural scholarship
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Boom to bust? Mānuka honey producers 'can't sell' some of their stock
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'Huge expectation and hope': Iconic attraction's reopening buoys tourism leaders
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Dargaville farmers in court for not registering animals under NAIT scheme
Dargaville farmers who failed to register animals under NAIT scheme have been fined.
Shop less, eat crickets: What you can do to help combat climate change
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Edendale goat breeder shares knowledge
Edendale goat breeder only too happy to share knowledge. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
NZX-listed company buys six South Island dairy farms for $61.4m
Today's deal is NZRL's second major purchase of South Island farms.
Whakatū Freezing Works' poignant reunion
Reunion celebrated community and camaraderie of times past, and the pain of the closure.
'Sobering': Seabed study flings mud at farmers and foresters
Run-off from dairy farms and forestry blocks smothering Marlborough Sounds seabed.
Hawke's Bay-raised Hugh Renton returns to poach Shield
Renton rallies for the Ranfurly - a twist after dad Paul played 44 games for the Magpies.
Mike Yardley: South Island should be sealed off from the North
OPINION: Delta will reach the South, but why give it an early invitation?
Mood of the Boardroom: Why methane emissions are a touchy subject
Agriculture will not be included in the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) until 2025.
Sheep mustered near Omarama
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Fonterra considers IPO of Australia business
Fonterra has big plans for the future, puts Soprole on the block
New bridges announced for Ruapehu's frustrated growers
The two decrepit bridges carry about 20 per cent of NZ's potato and carrot stock.
'I've got nothing to be ashamed of': Dairy farmers under siege
Two fifth-generation farming families fight back against the demonisation of dairying.
Lockdown Heroes: Woman in cold water to bring mental health relief to stressed-out farmers
Freezing cold water troughs were part of Sian Noble-Campbell's daily lockdown routine.
Hasta la visa: Kiwi farm workers head back offshore
Immigration policy is driving New Zealand workers to take up jobs in Canada.
Dairy migrants flee as some primary industries soldier on, others stop
''We will stop exporting, that is what will happen if we stay in level 4.''
Taranaki students encouraged to apply for funding
The fund supports students hoping to pursue a career in farming or agriculture.
Companies fined $357,500: Quad bike 'not fit for use' before fatal accident
The bike's brakes, steering, suspension and bumper were in need of servicing or repair.
Pork producers' petition asks for equal standards
The petition asks for imported pork to meet the same standards as locally grown meat.