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Liquid assets
Water is one thing NZ has plenty of. So why don't we manage it better - for the economy and the environment? Nick Smith* reports.
Kiwifruit bacteria confirmed on 61 orchards
The PSA bacteria is spreading through the nation's kiwifruit crops with the latest confirmed infections found on orchards in ...
Pollen import ban sought to save kiwifruit industry
Federated Farmers want a ban on pollen imports and an end to artificial pollination of kiwifruit after Psa was found in pollen samples.
Farmers may win ETS reprieve
NZ farmers are unlikely to be brought into the emissions trading scheme in 2015 unless scientific advances are made in reducing animal emissions and our trading partners make giant strides in pricing carbon.
Power 'back on by tonight'
Powerco says around 3500 houses in the North Island without power should have the service restored by tonight.
Christchurch quake: Power, weather fears grow for farmers
Looming bad weather and a fear that electricity may be out for days is worrying Canterbury farmers in the wake of this morning's quake.
How fibre will fuel farm of the future
Federated Farmers says fast, reliable broadband access is necessary if agri-business is to reach its productive potential. Simon Hendery reports.
Farmers say Jetstar border plan 'short-sighted'
Jetstar's calls to scrap immigration checks on the Tasman have sparked biosecurity fears from Federated Farmers.