A tiny fruit fly was found in an Auckland suburb. NZ spent $4m to get rid of it.
'We're talking about the protection of a multimillion-dollar industry.'
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Prices firmed, albeit slightly, for the sixth time in a row.
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China and NZ's relationship has been of mutual benefit since it signed FTA in 2008.
NZ Made campaign rolls out 'New Zealand grown' labels
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Queenstown entrepreneur launches world first deer milk beauty product
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Dairy product prices rally, led by milk powder
Dairy product prices rose at the Global Dairy Trade auction.
Otago farmers increasingly adopting 'fertigation'
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Ngāi Tahu backs out of Agria deal, takes direct stake in Wrightson
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Small Business: Growing hemp for food and cars
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Blade shearing still cutting a swathe 150 years on
A shearing milestone has been marked in Waipukurau. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Dairy prices slide in global auction
Whole milk powder has hit its lowest price since August 2016.
The hidden suffering behind Brazilian coffee beans
Brazilian coffee beans are often harvested under harsh conditions.
Zespri chairman urged to stand for Fonterra
Zespri chairman called on to stand for Fonterra board - no word on John Wilson's decision.
NZ primary sector wary of world trade wars
The primary sector its jumpy over the prospect of escalating trade protectionism.
Lord of the Fries set to open 13 NZ stores
Vegan fast food operator Lord of the Fries has big plans for a meat-free New Zealand.
Government to make announcement on M. Bovis
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will announce next measures in the fight against M. bovis.
'She came across like she cared': Farmers on Ardern
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern impresses Waikato farmers at cattle disease meeting.
Open to different thinking
Our most successful agri-businesses find it hard to attract funding to meet their needs.
How Fonterra rates alongside rivals
For first time Fonterra can be compared to NZ dairy competitors.
Creating the cheese institute Aotearoa needed
Founder of New Zealand's only cheese school, Sue Arthur, talks training the competition.
Are we running out of fresh food?
Destructive cyclones and changing climate - how long can New Zealand provide fresh food?
NZ agriculture's role in US wound care market
Co-founder of biotech company talks brand New Zealand and working for the US market.
Watch: Sterile pink moths to rescue apples
A million sterile codling moths are opening export doors. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Massive 98 hectare kiwifruit property up for grabs
Portfolio includes three Te Puke blocks and includes option to buy 677,720 Zespri shares.
NZ whole milk powder supply will be down, says analyst
Don't expect too much whole milk powder from New Zealand this season, says analyst.
DairyNZ awarded $8.4m tech funding
DairyNZ has secured $8.4m in funding from the Government.
O'Connor says ag needs to focus on being the best
Damien O'Connor says it's time agribusiness focused on being the best.
EU quick out of blocks for Kiwi free trade deal
The main focus of the EU negotiations will be around the services sector
Mycoplasma bovis found on another farm
The cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis has been found on another farm in the South Island.
Chicken without the chicken flying off the shelves
Chicken Free Chicken seeking investors.
Fonterra milk price under pressure after soft GDT
Dairy product prices fall for third straight GDT auction to 7-month low.