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'Just about perfection': Top dog scores 99.5 at Tux Yarding Challenge

Waikato's Leo Jacentho and Zap scored top marks in the Tux Yarding Challenge at Ōhingaiti.

SFO charges ex-Open Country Dairy exec over $250k kickbacks

His next court appearance is in October.

Fonterra upgrades forecasts for 2025 season and current season

Fonterra has upgraded its milk price milk price forecast to $10.15/kgMS.

Market close: Comvita buzzing after takeover bid

The S&P/NZX 50 Index climbed 0.63% to close at 12,970.64.

'A step change': What a2 Milk's $282m purchase means for the infant formula maker

A2 Milk plans to buy Yashili's Pōkeno plant for $282m to access China's market.

New season brings good news for avocado fans

'Consumers will be seeing some pretty good avocados on the shelf at the moment.'

'Tough and tricky disease': NZ's largest farm battles bovine TB again

Molesworth Station was delcared free of bovine TB earlier this year.

Why whole milk powder's price surge signals a strong dairy season

Butter prices fell 3.8% to US$7214/tonne, easing from May's peak of US$7992.

Solar panels and livestock: A new approach to farming in Waiuku

The farm's solar panels can power between 600-700 homes near Waiuku.

Northland shearer Toa Henderson wins big at Royal Welsh Show

Toa Henderson scores a big win, but the Kiwis lose the test in the unkindest cut of all.

Dropping livestock numbers dominate red meat sector event

'New Zealand currently faces over-capacity in the processing industry.'

Stuck in Middle Rd with ewes: Councillors against Havelock North development due to soil quality

Houses to the left of it, rest home to the right.

Dr Jacqueline Rowarth: Why green finance rules won't add anything to NZ farming

OPINION: The vision is admirable, but more well-meaning than practical.

New Zealand's fastest-growing export partner impressed by 'gold standard' bio-economy

Changes in the global market caused companies to look for alternative partners.

'Wild West': Thousands petition for Govt to halt contentious Gene Technology Bill

Beef + Lamb NZ has asked Government to 'slow down' and 'consult properly' with farmers.

Inside Economics: NZ recession risks on the rise ... again! Plus: the boy who cried ‘tariff’ – Trump’s threats lose their bite

ANALYSIS: Liam Dann takes a deeper dive into the week's economic news.