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Ohiwa Black Diamond Truffles hopes NZ will grow a robust export industry.
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How Julie Bradshaw uses science and genetics to make on-farm decisions
Fernside dairy farmer Julie Bradshaw took part in a 5-year NIWA irrigation study.
MPI investigates accusations of mistreatment of live export cattle
Photos and video emerged of stock being hit while being loaded onto a live export ship.
'I thought it was the booster shot': South Taranaki fisher finds tag in snapper
Mr Chilt thought something was fishy about the metal tag until he contacted NIWA.
Radical change is happening in NZ's finance industry
There will be more innovative social and green finance opportunities for investors.
Moth pest fall armyworm discovered in Hamilton
Biosecurity New Zealand urges Waikato maize and corn growers to keep an eye out.
'Too soon to say' how fumigant alternative could impact Port
Use of a gas with 'reduced risks to human health' has been approved for use.
Turning on overseas worker tap gets praise in Whanganui
Mike Cranstone hoped the overseas workers would be allowed to bring their families.
Exotic forests to be excluded from Emissions Trading Scheme
The Government seeks public input on proposed changes to better manage carbon farming.
'Slow, painful deaths': Farmer on home detention after starving 28 cattle
A veterinarian said the cattle at a Manawatū farm would have died slow, painful deaths.
Dargaville research farm helping build climate resilience
North research farm overlays science on farming systems
Dairying outlook bright, says MPI expert
Path to success involves sustainability and regenerative farming practices, farmers told
Whanganui farmer fined for not registering cattle
He pleaded guilty to 13 charges and was fined $31,200.
Woman, 52, who ran illegal flounder operation fined, has boat seized
A woman who caught and onsold flounder has had her boat seized by MPI.
Farmer fined $35,000 for failing to care for his sheep
South Waikato farmer fined for failing to treat about 100 sheep with flystrike.
MPI investigating rider who kicked and hit horse
Video shows a woman beating a horse for about a minute before someone intervenes.
Sweet as! Will ice cream be NZ's export bonanza?
Ice cream is tipped as New Zealand's next big export hope but not all manufacturers agree.
Medium-scale adverse event classified across North Island
$200,000 worth of Government support for affected farmers and growers.
Rules helping foreign investors turn NZ farmland into forestry reviewed
Farming groups have raised concerns too much productive farmland is being lost.
'Thoroughly cook mussels': Warning after spike in illness relating to food prep
Five cases have been reported in the Bay of Plenty District Health Board area this summer.
Urgent action needed on special forestry test to stop carbon farming rort
Opinion: More recent data shows another 40 consents were granted.
Driverless, low-emissions tractor in development for orchards
As well as lower emissions, reduced spray drift & improved soil and tree health expected.
Illegal shellfish collecting on the rise as more people 'rip bust and leave bare'
Warning issued that our shellfish stocks will crash if overharvesting continues.
'Pretty tough conditions for beekeepers'
Honey exports are up but prices are down in a time of oversupply.
Food and Fibre sector calls for young people
Primary industry leaders want to make the sector more attractive to secure its future.
Feeling the heat: Nature provides us with solutions for farming and forests
Trees and soil are sequestering more than recognised under Govt regulation.
Ātihau operation adapts to deal with Covid's impact on markets
The incorporation's earnings were down slightly for the last financial year.
Report funded to inform councils on farmland use and forestry
"We need to get our facts straight on what's actually happening out there."
Free resources to help farmers prepare for Covid-19 on-farm
Free Covid-19 checklists for farmers, growers and lifestyle block owners.
Dream job for graduate vet
The variety of work and her love of the outdoors drew Netta Rousell to Whanganui.
Man given home detention for wilfully mistreating cows
A man has been convicted of wilfully mistreating cows on a family dairy farm.
China-bound: 14,000 live cattle in largest shipment from Napier
It is expected to take four days to load the cattle on to the Al Kuwait.
Boat seized after fishermen caught with 99 snapper
Auckland MPI Fishery Officers seized a recreational boat after the group were found
Independent review finds NZ on track to eradicate M. bovis
Eradicating cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis would be a world-first.