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The rise and fall, and rise and fall of Norgate
The qualities that helped Craig Norgate reshape New Zealand's rural landscape have contributed to his undoing.
Govt rejects calls to copy Australia in ETS delay
The Australian govt is shelving plans to start its ETS for at least three years, but the NZ Government says it has no plans to delay the scheme here.
<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Fear-mongering doesn't compute
Fran O'Sullivan notes a contradiction emerging in the utterings of Fonterra on the one hand, and Federated Farmers on the other.
Drought creates feed shortage for winter
The drought hitting Northland farmers could not get much more serious, Federated Farmers says.
India free trade deal could mean big things for NZ agriculture
A free trade deal with the highly protected Indian economy could mean big things for New Zealand agriculture exporters.
Livestock scheme gets mixed reaction
Most industry groups welcomed the Government's announcement today that it will make a livestock tracing scheme compulsory - and pay for it.
Fonterra raises $270 million from its farmers
Fonterra says around one third of its farmer shareholders have spent $270.7 million buying up new shares in the co-operative.
Govt may consider drought assistance
The Government is keeping close watch on the "big dry" in many regions and will consider drought assistance if conditions worsen, Agriculture Minister David Carter says.
Half of Fonterra's farmers should buy new shares
Half of Fonterra's farmers are expected to buy the additional shares being offered by from today, says Federated Farmers.
Govt sending Iwi to Copenhagen climate talks
Nick Smith says he makes no apologies for using taxpayers' money to send two Iwi Leadership Group members to the upcoming climate talks in Copenhagen.