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‘He didn’t know’: Paul Henry u-turns on firearm comments
ACT deputy leader Nicole McKee says newly-announced ACT candidate Paul Henry has reversed his position on firearm policy.
‘Minister for Wool’ defends textile-promoting trip to India
Patterson has returned from his trip strengthening wool export relationships with India, despite NZ First opposing the Indian FTA.
BNZ’s First Farm Funding Boost eases pressure for new owners
BNZ's new First Farm Funding Boost gives eligible first farm buyers up to a 1% interest rate discount on their first $2 million of borrowing for two seasons.
What’s driving buyers to East Coast properties?
Forestry buyers are steering clear of the Gisborne region and buying elsewhere in the country.
What’s been learnt from crop protection programme
A new campaign to tackle pesticide resistance launches this month.
Farmer Panel: What’s the best $100 you’ve spent on farm?
Both farmers on this week's North-South panel are preparing for El Niño, though they treat the forecasts cautiously.
Across the ditch: Rice under threat, bird flu & water buybacks
Australian rural commentator Libby Price says Australian rice production is under pressure as processor SunRice cuts jobs.
Economist on Fonterra price, inflation & plumber politicians
Lead economist at Bagrie Economics Cameron Bagrie says parliament needs ‘more plumbers than preachers’.
What can Southland do now to prepare for super wet season?
Environment Southland says Southland farmers should prepare now for a wetter-than-normal season under a possible strong El Niño.
Pāmu’s ‘Hilton Hotel’ methane measuring facility
Pāmu is measuring methane from cattle, with animals spending about 56 days having their feed intake recorded.