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Fran O'Sullivan: Quality fuels sales stampede
Building premium products is all the rage in the agri-business game with major companies rapidly expanding their profiles in the fast-moving consumer goods and ingredients business to drive more revenue.
No.8 Wire: Kiwi team win cup back from Aussies
The five-man New Zealand dog trial team led by Murray Child, of Maungakaramea in Northland, has regained the Wayleggo Cup by winning both tests against Australia during the Transtasman Challenge at Strathalbyn in South Australia.
Farmers and economists focus wary eyes on prices
Rural real estate experts say there is still a shortage of rural properties being listed for sale and strong buyer inquiry across the country, in spite of the continued fall in international dairy prices.
Dominic George: Greater premium for an original
No surprises to hear David Seymour declare himself to be a jazz fan on TV the other night.
Super pollinators at risk
Without the incredible honeybee, two-thirds of the food we take for granted would almost vanish, making life as we know it impossible.
Fran O'Sullivan: Eye still on long term future
Has the dairy industry passed its peak earnings days?
Federated Farmers: Manifesto highlights
TheFederated Farmers has launched its manifesto. This eagerly-awaited policy paper is an essential read for farmers and politicians. John Donnachie previews it.