Sector's export growth continues
A second consecutive year of substantial primary sector export growth is "incredibly impressive" considering the global backdrop, Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor says.
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Simplicity effective: water quality results
Simplicity effective: water quality results
"Citizen science" is helping a group of West Otago farmers make dramatic strides in environmental water quality.
Wool sale bucks trend as 90% finds buyers
Wool sale bucks trend as 90% finds buyers
Buyers found renewed vigour at this week's South Island wool sale, especially for lamb's wool and well-grown, well-prepared new season wool.
Call to reassess funding of effluent disposal sites
Call to reassess funding of effluent disposal sites
The funding model for effluent disposal sites is unfair, an Otago regional councillor says.
Industry shifts from volume to value
Industry shifts from volume to value
A long-term "erosion of confidence'' in the primary sector needs to be reversed, KPMG global head of agribusiness Ian Proudfoot says.
Wellness to drive 2020s food industry
Wellness to drive 2020s food industry
The 2020s are likely to be a decade where health and wellness dominates the food system, driving change across the entire supply chain.
Biosecurity remains highest priority for ag sector
Biosecurity remains highest priority for ag sector
Biosecurity has retained the number one ranking as top priority in KPMG's Agribusiness Agenda for the ninth consecutive year.
New Zealand cashmere part of growing industry
New Zealand cashmere part of growing industry
David and Robyn Shaw have been selectively breeding goats since the mid-1980s on their 400ha lamb and beef finishing farm near Clinton. They believe their fibre rivals the finest grown in China or...
Cashmere ban reinforces importance of welfare credentials
Cashmere ban reinforces importance of welfare credentials
The $4billion global cashmere industry is under threat as it joins the ranks of silk, mohair and feathers on the list of banned natural fibre products by a growing number of international retailers.
Report: rural contracting experiencing huge growth
Report: rural contracting experiencing huge growth
DIY may be part of our DNA, but more and more farmers are going the way of outside rural contractors, avoiding high initial capital outlay for specialist equipment and ag-services.
Survey shows strained relationship
Survey shows strained relationship
Farmers' relationships with their bankers are at their lowest ebb in five years, as banks come to grips with spiralling farmer debt levels.
Award for Fiordland Lobster Company
Award for Fiordland Lobster Company
The Fiordland Lobster Company has won a top exporting award, becoming the supreme winner of the recent HSBC New Zealand China Trade Association awards.
Kelmarna cows saved from slaughter, sent to sanctuary
Kelmarna cows saved from slaughter, sent to sanctuary
A trio of much-loved urban Auckland cows have been saved from the slaughter after a community garden backed down on its plans to offer meat packs to the public.
Roaming dogs maul horse, goat and kill 48 sheep
Roaming dogs maul horse, goat and kill 48 sheep
Up to 46 sheep have been killed in a frenzy of dog attacks that have struck Bridge Pa, Hawke's Bay.
$330k fine after Alliance worker loses fingertips
$330k fine after Alliance worker loses fingertips
Alliance Group has been fined more than $330,000 after a worker lost their fingertips and had to drive themselves to a Southland hospital for treatment.
Feed conditions ‘tight’ in South Otago
Feed conditions ‘tight’ in South Otago
A farm worker at Lovells Flat, near Milton, carts baleage for cows feeding on a winter green crop. Farmers in South Otago say they are looking at a "pretty tight'' season for winter feed.
Call for compulsory quad roll over bars
Call for compulsory quad roll over bars
A quad bike accident survivor says new WorkSafe quad safety recommendations do not go far enough.
Hawea Flat to put case for world champs
Hawea Flat to put case for world champs
Southern ploughing enthusiasts are keen to put in a bid to host the world championships at Hawea Flat in 2028.
'Hyper farm' to aid land decision-making
'Hyper farm' to aid land decision-making
Agresearch has teamed up with Dunedin tech company Animation Research Ltd to help farmers see the future.
Cops corral stock loose on school grounds
Cops corral stock loose on school grounds
Whangārei police had an unusual call out this morning - a herd of cows were on the loose and running around a school field and nearby rugby paddock.