Rural News

Despite exporting more beef and sheep-meat last year than in 2022, the value was down 11 percent to just over $10 billion.

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A large fire in Waipara on Tuesday got close to vineyards, but there haven't been any reports of vines being lost.

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New research out of Lincoln University has found leaders in the primary industries sector are most worried about the impact of climate change, extreme weather and water quality.

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Māori kiwifruit growers, which has 42 growers mostly around Bay of Plenty, sent three containers of fruit to Hawaii and this year they're planning to send 16 as they plan to ramp up their exports.

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Fertiliser use is down as cash-strapped farmers look to reduce spending where they can.

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Former farmer and Federated Farmers board member Miles Anderson says farmers have been given a raw deal by decision makers for too long.

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