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Remote sensing technology used to detect myrtle rust days before signs of infection
16 May 2023New research using remote sensing technology could help in the fight against myrtle rust.
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Wild kiwifruit spreading on West Coast
13 May 2023Wild kiwifruit are beginning to emerge across the West Coast, with an infestation on the Karamea River and evidence it is now present throughout South Westland.
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Beef + Lamb organises roadshow to discuss farmers' concerns
15 May 2023The industry organisation has arranged a series of talks around the country so farmers can provide feedback on any concerns raised at its recent AGM.
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Doctor and farmer takes home top dairy industry honours
14 May 2023A doctor who also works as a farmer has taken home a major dairy industry award with husband.
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Large amount of ammonium nitrate stored on rural property near major gas pipeline
11 May 2023While the likelihood of the chemical exploding is low, characteristics of the site potentially increase the risk, Fire and Emergency says.
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Kiwifruit crop yield lower than expected this season due to adverse weather
11 May 2023Challenging weather conditions have resulted in a lower than expected kiwifruit crop yield this season.
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ANZCO Foods reports $147m profit
11 May 2023One of the country's largest meat exporters has nearly doubled its profit due to strong global demand for premium beef and lamb.
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Hoggard to contest election as ACT's Rangitīkei candidate
Federated Farmers' president Andrew Hoggard has stepped down from the top role in order to contest this year's election as the ACT party's Rangitīkei candidate.
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Red meat exports fall, but China numbers recovering
9 May 2023The latest red meat export figures paint a grim picture for New Zealand farm-gate profits.
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Farmer avoids disqualification after 29 cows starve to death in his care
An inspector estimated the cows that had died did so from prolonged starvation over a period of around three weeks.
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Dive in log prices making harvesting uneconomic
The situation is being blamed on logging exporters - and one industry manager says the situation is frustrating because it's predictable and avoidable.
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Zespri pleased with new kiwifruit auction system
8 May 2023Top dollar continues to be paid for the right to grow gold kiwifruit here.
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Volunteers dig in for local community garden in Canterbury
6 May 2023Country Life visits the Kaiapoi Community Garden in Canterbury where a dozen or so volunteers turn up to do a bit of everything, digging in at a place that's become a sanctuary of sorts for the… Audio
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Biosecurity risks - and opportunities - identified in two-year 'megatrends' report
5 May 2023There will be an increased risk of plant-destroying insects, weeds and diseases entering the country as the climate changes.
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Coastal shipping route between Napier and Gisborne 'a success'
The Rangitata has made 13 trips between the two North Island cities in its first month of operation, transporting vital supplies after road closures caused by Cyclone Gabrielle.
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Ravensdown to restructure as fertiliser sales drop
4 May 2023Fertiliser company Ravensdown is undergoing a restructure after a 20 to 25 percent drop in sales.
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Hawke's Bay needs more financial assistance or faces ruin - report
2 May 2023The region will suffer economic losses up to $3.5 billion over the next decade unless more support comes soon, a new report claims.
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Game birds aplenty ahead of hunting season
2 May 2023Fish & Game is expecting thousands to turn out for what is anticipated to be one of the best seasons in years.
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Neighbours stressed out by logging yard operating outside of consent conditions
3 May 2023A Gisborne logging company operating in an area shared with residential addresses has drawn the ire of locals.
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Median wage 'too high' to ease worker shortage with migrant labour - DairyNZ
Heading into the busy winter calving season, the dairy sector is still short of thousands of workers.
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Mycoplasma bovis eradicated from last remaining farm in NZ
The last remaining farm with cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis has been cleared of cattle, but it doesn't mean the end of the eradication effort.
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NZ deer velvet exporters promote new uses to buyers in China
28 Apr 2023New Zealand deer velvet exporters are shifting their selling focus in China from traditional medicine buyers to retail food service outlets and health food companies.
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Fruit and veg prices, availability still being hit by summer's severe weather
28 Apr 2023Severe weather events this summer will increase prices for some fruit and vegetables throughout this year and their seasonal availability has become less predictable, the co-founder of a fruit and veg… Audio
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High supermarket prices driving demand for homekill meat
Rules around homekill are pushing people to look at hobby farming, or at least owning one animal, to keep their costs down.
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