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Sheep numbers fall, dairy cows reach record
Sheep numbers have continued to fall, dairy cow numbers are rising and grain crops increased markedly, latest agricultural production figures show.
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.
Research leads to possible emissions breakthrough
NZ researchers may have discovered a breathrough for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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.
Farmers warn of pylon standoffs
A farmers' group in the Waikato has given warning that an $824m pylon project due to start next month may lead to standoffs with Transpower.
Fonterra's farmers inject $270m
Fonterra has raised about $270 million from its farmer shareholders.
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.
Storms set scene for taste of the tropics
Unsettled conditions could mark a turning point for our summer weather, forecasters say.