Open Country Dairy to try again for Waitoa River discharge
Open Country Dairy to work with Waikato council for another wastewater discharge try.
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Synlait wants to be heard over concerns about Fonterra
Synlait makes it a trio in approach to Government over Fonterra market power.
Local Focus: Millions of pink moths coming to backyards
Scientists are planning mass airdrops of sterile moths. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Canadian fund shows confidence in NZ dairy industry
Pension fund buy-in to New Zealand's biggest dairy farmer a good sign for industry.
Canadians buy big chunk of NZ's biggest dairy farming company
Country's biggest corporate dairy farmer sells stake to Canadian pension fund.
The Fonterra report they wanted to keep secret: What it says
Shareholder jury is in on performance of Fonterra farmer council watchdog.
What's up with Fonterra's capital structure review?
Fonterra is revisiting its capital structure but all signs are for slow progress.
Seafood exports and forestry feel brunt of Covid-19
NZ seafood exporters count the high cost of hospitality shutdowns in pandemic.
Andrew Dickens: Marine life is dying, time to stop fishing
Andrew Dickens: Marine life is dying, time to stop fishing. Audio / Newstalk ZB
Local Focus: 'It has been a hell of a drag', farmers look forward to the end of lockdown
Covid-19 seen as a chance to improve agriculture's image. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
The Adventures of Clifford the Kiwi took him to Clifton Beach
The Adventures of Clifford the Kiwi took him to Clifton Beach, where he was found lonely and hungry. Video / DOC
Local Focus: Apple industry immune to virus
Apple industry says fruit selling well overseas. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Fishing company fined $450,000 after overloaded vessel sank
Extra load of fish 'equivalent of putting 20 medium-sized cars on a small fishing boat'.
Bulls have the last say at the Lawrence Rodeo
Bulls have the last say at the Lawrence Rodeo. Video / Richard Davidson / ODT
Sheep placenta cream retailer: 'This ingredient has been used for a long time'
And the Agriculture Minister's not the target market.
Trout fishing season kicks off
Bad weather makes the start of trout fishing season challenging for anglers in Rotorua.
Take our climate change test: How much do you know?
The first in a series to see how well you know New Zealand's climate change numbers.
Focus Live: Government announces plan to clean up our waterways
Focus Live: Government announces plan to clean up our waterways
Farmer's distress after 200 calves killed in fire
More than 200 calves killed in Oamaru shed fire.
Rolling with the climate changes
Financier Rabobank is urging farmers to have their say on climate change legislation.
A robust conversation on GE
Sir Peter Gluckman said science has now shown genetic modification to be safe.
Differences ripe for the picking
The ability to adapt producer practices to meet consumer demands is key to survival.
Dilemma for Fonterra
New A2 milk clinical trial with children has big implications for the dairy industry.
MPI boss outlines priorities amid challenging time for farmers
Ray Smith spoke with Fran O'Sullivan at MPI's Wellington HQ to talk about his focus.
Mapping mānuka
Hive management system helps keep track of 1.5 billion bees and their valuable produce.
Eradicate: A tough call on M.bovis
New Zealand will learn from the Mycoplasma bovis outbreak, says Geoff Gwyn.
The new Alliance
The leading meat exporter Alliance Group is making inroads into the food services sector.
Keeping ahead of the herd
LIC is helping reduce dairy's impact on the environment while increasing production.
Strategy bears fruit
Dan Mathieson outlines the strategy to increase sales, including developing newer markets.
Can NZ say no to tech?
We should be wary of well-intentioned but ineffectual bans, says Dave Heatley.
Chinese appetite for NZ lobster
Fiordland plans to be the most innovative firm in its sector, writes Tim McCready.
Turning opportunity into reality
SFF Futures funds innovative projects creating more value from food and fibre industries.
Innovating to face the future
Tim McCready talks to Agritech New Zealand's Peter Wren-Hilton.
Target: One Billion Trees
Julie Collins tells Bill Bennett the Government's goal is ambitious but achievable.