April 17, 2024
Fonterra’s first fixed milk price events of the year draw 800
After timid March start, April goes gangbusters.
April 17, 2024
NZ needs to plan for alternative proteins, study finds
Presenting range of land-use scenarios, researchers say the worst course of action would be to do nothing.
April 17, 2024
Welcome words as ministers work the woolshed
Alan Emerson was there as the government launched its promised regional meetings.
April 17, 2024
Cuts speed NZ race to bottom in OECD science spend
Government cost-cutting measures come at a time when national research expenditure is already relatively low.
April 17, 2024
Milk forecasts firm as GDT prices mark time
Not much changed in terms of the mix of buyers in the latest auction.
April 17, 2024
Staff shortages in dairy sector still a challenge
You can’t get good help these days – at least not without a focus on pay, working conditions and leadership.
April 17, 2024
Ministry job losses hang on Budget, bargaining
Fate not known for weeks yet amid consultations to stave off at least some of the hundreds of proposed redundancies.
April 17, 2024
NZ shearer sets new Merino world record in Aus
An Australia-based shearer from a tiny Central Otago township has become the first person to shear 500 Merino ewes in an eight-hour record attempt.
April 17, 2024
Calling all Flock House farm trainees
People connected with the war orphan training scheme asked to come forward to help mark its centenary.
April 17, 2024
Stock but no stalls as Christchurch A&P show cuts back
New Zealand Agricultural Show postpones 2024 public event after three tough years.