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NZ mānuka honey producers vow to continue trademark fight
A group of New Zealand honey producers working to trademark the term mānuka honey have refiled court proceedings in the UK and EU.
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Pay cuts for kiwifruit growers as quality deteriorates
Zespri has informed orchardists the problem is now worse than first anticipated.
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Federated Farmers calls for inquiry into Cyclone Hale damage factors
23 Jan 2023Federated Farmers says residual material and slash from forestry harvesting contributed to the damage to farmland when the ex-tropical cyclone made landfall this month.
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Fifth Canterbury farm confirms presence of M bovis
20 Jan 2023A new farm in Canterbury has tested positive for the cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis.
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Sheltering sheep killed by lightning strike
17 Jan 2023A lightning strike near Naseby which left a dozen sheep and lambs dead has prompted a sobering reminder to stay indoors during thunderstorms.
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No need for inquiry into forestry practices following Cyclone Hale, minister says
16 Jan 2023Forestry companies need to sit down with key stakeholders to understand how to operate better, but there is no need for an inquiry, the Minister of Forestry says. Audio
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Gallagher expansion sees livestock handling business acquisation
16 Jan 2023Farming products and equipment manufacturer Gallagher Group has bought an Australian gate and livestock handling equipment business as part of its international expansion plans.
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Goats to be exported by air to breeding programme in China
Up to 4000 New Zealand dairy goats could be flown to China next month, where they would be used for breeding purposes.
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A&P Show events offer cracking line-ups free from pandemic disruptions
13 Jan 2023Awards for the best egg, most unusual pet and the most impressive dog trick are all up for grabs this weekend as the first A&P shows of 2023 get underway.
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Cyclone Hale: Fund for Tairāwhiti farmers and growers announced
13 Jan 2023The government has announced $100,000 of funding support for Tairāwhiti farmers and growers impacted by Cyclone Hale.
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'The country doesn't need this' - Growers warn of price spike after Hale
11 Jan 2023The price of fruit and vegetables could be set to spike because of the damage done to crops by Cyclone Hale.
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Competition grows to record heights at Young Farmer regional finals
12 Jan 2023A record number of women have been competing at the FMG Young Farmer of the Year competition.
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Robot boosts animal disease testing in biosecurity emergency
11 Jan 2023Biosecurity New Zealand says a new robot for animal disease testing could be the answer to tackle exotic diseases outbreak in New Zealand's animals.
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Spike in detections of invasive pest in North Island crops
Of 45 positive detections of fall armyworm, 17 of those occurred in the past two weeks.
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Bakeries begin to crack under pressure of egg shortage
Commercial bakers are feeling the heat as a nationwide egg shortage drives up wholesale prices.
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Plant disease found on commercial tomato crop
5 Jan 2023Biosecurity officials are investigating how a plant disease got into the country, after it was detected on a commercial tomato crop in the Tasman district.
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Kiwi sheep shearers 'go through hell' to break long-standing world record
5 Jan 2023Kiwi shearers have broken a world record by shearing 1410 strongwool lambs in eight hours.
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Prices fall at global dairy auction
Dairy prices have started the year on a sour note, with prices falling at the global dairy auction overnight.
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New shearing world record two days after previous record
22 Dec 2022A Taihape teenager's shearing world record has already been beaten, just 48 hours after it was set. Audio
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Government makes changes to farm-level emissions pricing plan
21 Dec 2022After a huge outcry from farmers, the government has made some changes to its proposal to price agricultural carbon emissions.
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Taihape teen becomes youngest to claim shearing world record
21 Dec 2022Reuben Alabaster, 19, has beaten the world record for the highest number of strong wool lambs shorn over eight hours.
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Fonterra expects biotech products to drive future growth
20 Dec 2022Fonterra's global focus has shifted since the pandemic began, anticipating much of its future growth will stem from investment in high value growth in biotech products.
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Damp hay in bales can spontaneously combust, farmers warned
20 Dec 2022Farmers are being urged to ensure their hay is completely dry before it's baled and stored over the holiday period.
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Adverse weather may make season's pavlova a berry expensive treat
19 Dec 2022Like most treats on the dinner table this Christmas, the iconic Kiwi dessert of pavlova, strawberries and cream could be more expensive than usual.
