Farmer appointed RMPP director
Farmer appointed RMPP director
Five Forks farmer Jane Smith has been appointed an independent director on the board of the Red Meat Profit Partnership.
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Price gap between powder and cheese narrows
Price gap between powder and cheese narrows
The disparity between prices of cheese and casein, and milk powder has eased during the third quarter of 2013-14, Fonterra says.
SI dairy numbers still rising steadily
SI dairy numbers still rising steadily
It is udderly remarkable growth.
House sales fall furthers trend: REINZ
House sales fall furthers trend: REINZ
A sharp fall in the number of house sales throughout New Zealand in April has deepened the underlying trend for easing volumes, Real Estate Institute of New Zealand chief executive Helen O'Sullivan says.
Customs scheme good news for SFF
Customs scheme good news for SFF
Joining New Zealand Customs' Secure Export Scheme will bring efficiencies to Silver Fern Farms and certainty for its international customers, chief operations officer Kevin Winders says.
Invermay backed by breeders
Invermay backed by breeders
Perendale sheep breeders have entered the debate over restructuring at Invermay, suggesting the move of ''world-class research'' to Lincoln be put on hold for two years after the planned shift.
Ratcheting up overseas interest
Ratcheting up overseas interest
A Dunedin designed ratchet, aimed at solving a problem encountered daily by transport companies and tradesmen, is attracting global attention.
Perendale breeders' work recognised
Perendale breeders' work recognised
The Mitchell family, from Clinton, have been highlighted as an example of what the ''Perendale spirit'' is all about.
Environmental manager's job an ideal fit
Environmental manager's job an ideal fit
When Beef and Lamb New Zealand decided to create a new environmental extension manager position, it was an ideal job for Erica van Reenen.
Safety part of the package
Safety part of the package
Getting safe food to market is the objective of the Asia Pacific Centre for Food Integrity.
Wool up across the board
Wool up across the board
Prices continued to strengthen across all categories at the South Island wool sale in Christchurch yesterday.
Columba alumni join hall of fame
Columba alumni join hall of fame
Two successful businesswomen were last night inducted into the Columba College Business Hall of Fame.
Hint bank could act if dollar stays high
Hint bank could act if dollar stays high
The Reserve Bank might intervene and sell currency if the New Zealand dollar remains high while export prices continue to weaken, governor Graeme Wheeler says.
Forecasting stabilised dairy prices
Forecasting stabilised dairy prices
Dairy prices posted a 1.1% fall in this week's GlobalDairyTrade auction but appear to be stabilising, economists say.
Cold water poured on policy
Cold water poured on policy
Irrigation New Zealand believes Labour's policy on water use and irrigation could ''cripple'' farmers and lead to increases in food prices.
Software services operate from here
Software services operate from here
A rapidly growing global software-as-a-service industry suits three Dunedin-based tech companies down to the ground.
Breed event in Otago
Breed event in Otago
More than 60 registrations from throughout New Zealand have been received for Perendale New Zealand's national conference in Otago this week.
Passionate about the Perendale
Passionate about the Perendale
Ask Duncan Smith why he has stuck with the Perendale breed and the answer is succinct.
An affinity for the rural sector
An affinity for the rural sector
When David Paterson started work as a rural valuer more than 30 years ago, things were very different.
Profits up as prices rise
Profits up as prices rise
Approved product prices are expected to drive average sheep and beef farm profits up by 35% on last season's drought-affected level.