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Fonterra has lowered the midpoint of its forecast farmgate milk price range for the season just ended by 5 cents.

Maja Burry has the rural news. Read more Audio

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Three dairy companies are meeting with the Agriculture Minister next week to discuss reforms to the rules governing their competitor, Fonterra.

Andrew McRae has the rural news. Read more Audio

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Doubts surround the future of some shearing sport competitions in New Zealand.

Susan Murray has the rural news. Read more Audio

Arable farmers say after a glut of supply last season, the recent drought has caused a rebound in demand for maize.

Maja Burry has the rural news. Read more Audio

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National Agricultural Field Days has gone live online in the past hour, replacing its usual June extravaganza based at Mystery Creek near Hamilton.

Maja Burry has the rural news. Read more Audio

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The Minister of Agriculture, Damien O'Connor, insists the wool industry can be revived and he wants to make sure that happens.

Eric Frykberg has the rural news. Read more Audio