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Feds opening farm gate for politicians prior to election

Federated Farmers national president Colin Hurst wants agricultural and environmental policy separated so farming rules can be handled differently.


What’s happening at Fencing Contractors conference

The association is meeting in Nelson, following its National Fencing Field Day, which drew high school competitors from local schools.

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Graduate Alex West traded a dairy upbringing for a shepherd's life in the King Country, and says the two-year programme set him up to succeed.

Growers or government: Who should solve seed and grain?

Virtually every arable farmer David Clark knows is urgently seeking an exit, with machinery prices doubled since 2021.

Spray diary, weather, timesheets: One view for your entire operation

Agritech firm Tabula is marking 20 years in business with a suite of connected field tools now used worldwide.

MIA credits record June exports to ambitious trade strategy

New Zealand red meat exports hit a record $1.37 billion in June, up 50% on the same month last year.

Rural Industry Leaders dinner eyes South Island expansion

The event is moving into an arena and is now capped at 800 people.

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