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What does it take to train a sheep dog?
18 Sep 2024It takes two years, you have to start early and you can't just train any dog to work stock. Audio
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Possible closure of Timaru meatworks 'exacerbates' risk of similar closures
28 Sep 2024Beef + Lamb NZ says it had been a "challenging time" for farmers and processing companies due to spiralling costs.
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Both Greenpeace and seafood industry welcome change to fisheries camera rules
25 Sep 2024The government has also delayed the remainder of the rollout by three months.
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New Zealand King Salmon half-year profit down
It is result of more fish dying and variability in fish size hitting consumer confidence.
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US citrus growers warn NZ about disease infestation
18 Sep 2024The growers championed disease prevention ahead of Citrus New Zealand's conference on Wednesday.
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Horticulture companies moving production to Canterbury
17 Sep 2024Some companies are moving whole production lines, including packhouses and processing factories, a horticulture supply firm says.
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Tramping this spring? Why not clean a hut?
19 Sep 2024If you're planning on heading out into New Zealand's backcountry this spring - why not adopt a hut? Audio
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Synlait shareholders decide it's 'worth saving'
Shareholders have voted overwhelmingly to approve a range of measures to restore its finances and save the company.
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Fonterra to build cool store size of 3 rugby fields
18 Sep 2024It will be built at its Whareroa site in Taranaki.
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Pain relief during tailing is worth the money - New Zealand Merino Company
It will be mandatory for its suppliers from next year.
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Sheepmeat sector told to target NZ consumers, diversify exports - Rabobank report
Sheepmeat export values dropped dramatically in the 2023-2024 season after two years of strong export returns.
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Are you a shepherd? The King needs you.
16 Sep 2024Sandringham Farm, the much loved country retreat of King Charles, is searching for a new shepherd.
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A cut above - couple making 'one of a kind' knives with deer antlers
Jacinda and Richy Sheridan have carved out a niche for themselves, making hunting and farm knives using deer antlers.
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How NZ exporters can navigate choppy seas in China
Mark Tanner knows what people in New Zealand's largest market are consuming. He's the founder of China Skinny, a market research company based in Shanghai.
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Milk high fliers move into hops and plant proteins
Maury Leyland and John Penno have created a health food supplement based on protein extracted from leafy greens and in particular, locally grown lucerne.
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Fonterra accused of greenwashing to impress big foreign buyers
19 Aug 2024The dairy giant has talked up its 'regenerative farming' credentials. But critics say the claims are bogus. Audio
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Rare endangered mudfish discovered on Timaru farm
16 Sep 2024A critically threatened endemic freshwater fish found only in Canterbury has been discovered on a farm near Timaru.
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Science looks to build a better cow
12 Sep 2024In a bid to address food insecurity they want to create cows that can produce more milk than native species and are more heat tolerant and disease resistant
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Tatua plans to double production with new factory expansion
12 Sep 2024The farmer-owned co-op has invested $85 million into the construction project its board first approved in April.
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Exporters could face much quieter demand from China if live exports resume - report
Rabobank senior analyst Michael Harvey said the market in China has changed considerably and Australian exporters have seen a huge drop in demand.
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NZ's 'massive blind spot' to lower animal welfare standards of imports - advocate
11 Sep 2024Animal welfare advocates are calling for imported animal products to meet New Zealand's welfare standards.
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Synlait Milk to keep North Island plants
9 Sep 2024The beleaguered dairy company had been considering selling its North Island processing facilities to restore its finances.
