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He Waka Eke Noa: Government proposes farm-level system by 2025
11 Oct 2022The government has proposed bringing in split-gas farm-level emissions pricing from 2025 in a world-first scheme.
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Website launches to support farmers for major weather events
A new website aims to make it easier for farmers to prepare for and access support after a major weather event.
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Growers wince from frost damage caused by cold blast
10 Oct 2022Fruit growers across the central North Island are counting their losses after a heavy decimated crops.
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'Starting the season again': Large crop of asparagus unsellable after cold snap
A cold snap has frozen the asparagus crop of one of the country's largest growers in Waikato this morning.
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Growing despair in Otago over toll from polar blast
7 Oct 2022Central Otago fruit growers are stressed about a polar blast which brought snow to sea level elsewhere in the south.
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Growth framework developed for New Zealand's seaweed industry
7 Oct 2022Sustainable Seas National Science Challenge has funded co-development of the Seaweed Sector framework to encourage a flourishing, intergenerational sector.
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Nitrates go under the spotlight in Canterbury
6 Oct 2022Private water supplies could come under greater scrutiny, amid concerns about nitrates in drinking water.
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Revealed: The vast area of pine forest needed to make a dent in methane emissions
6 Oct 2022A report from the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment has found a very large number of pine trees would need to be planted to make a significant dent in farming emissions.
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Mycoplasma bovis: New strain discovered in New Zealand
6 Oct 2022The director of the M. bovis eradication programme, Simon Andrew, says testing for the cattle disease will be stepped up because of the discovery.
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Beekeepers stockpiling mānuka honey as international demand falls
Falling international demand has forced some beekeepers to stockpile mānuka honey as increasing costs and pressure see more people leave the industry.
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Weaker New Zealand dollar cushions fall in commodity export prices
A weaker New Zealand dollar has cushioned a fall in the prices of leading commodity exports.
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Weak Chinese demand a factor in lower dairy prices - 'A red screen of price declines'
Global dairy prices have resumed their losing streak in the global dairy auction overnight.
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Judge orders Westland Milk not to halt milk collection from Gloriavale farms
4 Oct 2022The High Court has ordered Westland Dairy Company to continue collecting milk from Gloriavale's dairy farms.
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Farmers' calving injuries and prevention focus of new research
Dairy NZ is researching the causes of sprains and strains on dairy farms during the busy calving period, aiming to develop practical solutions to reduce injuries.
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Farmers trudge on with 'consistently wet and terrible' conditions
One Waipukurau farmer says livestock and people are getting tired of the challenging conditions that have been ongoing for the past three months.
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Gloriavale welcomes judge's ruling on milk collection
4 Oct 2022Gloriavale Christian Community is welcoming the decision by the High Court to grant an injunction ordering Westland Milk Products to continue to collect its milk.
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ASB gifts 8ha of farmland to Mount Albert Grammar School
3 Oct 2022The headmaster of the school says the $150 million worth of farmland will help more youngsters to get hands-on experience in the food and fibre sector.
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Govt signs deal with primary sector's major players over cutting emissions
3 Oct 2022The four-year agreement shows the government and the sector are working together on reducing emissions, the Agriculture Minister says.
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Agribusinesses join with government on emissions research centre
A number of agribusiness heavyweights have signed up to be part of the government's proposed research centre tasked with reducing agricultural emissions.
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'So relieved' - fishing guides excited for influx of international clients
30 Sep 2022Fishing guides are excited to welcome back international anglers this season after two years of the border being closed.
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Mycoplasma bovis: Fourth case identified on Mid-Canterbury farm
30 Sep 2022The property with the new case is in the Wakanui area of Mid-Canterbury, Biosecurity NZ says.
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Tatua paying farmers $11.30p/kg of milk solids
30 Sep 2022Waikato dairy co-op Tatua is paying its farmers $11.30 a kilogram of milk solids for last season.
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Massive turnout expected throughout NZ for start of fishing season
30 Sep 2022Fish & Game NZ chief executive Corina Jordan says the start of the new freshwater season seldom falls on a Saturday.
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New $3.79m wine research centre opens in Marlborough
29 Sep 2022The Blenheim-based New Zealand Wine Centre, which was paid for through the government's Provincial Growth Fund, aims to help the industry stay ahead of global trends.
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