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Neil Filer reminds sharemilkers the ‘Oscars’ of New Zealand dairying are open for entries
12th Nov 13, 11:13am
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Neil Filer reminds sharemilkers the ‘Oscars’ of New Zealand dairying are open for entries
CEO Theo Spierings says Fonterra is 8-10 years behind Europe on sustainability; can't keep growing in same way or 'will hit the wall'
8th Nov 13, 3:58pm
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CEO Theo Spierings says Fonterra is 8-10 years behind Europe on sustainability; can't keep growing in same way or 'will hit the wall'
90% of Stage I shareholders and 72% of Stages II and II comit to 60,000 ha scheme in Canterbury
8th Nov 13, 3:52pm
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90% of Stage I shareholders and 72% of Stages II and II comit to 60,000 ha scheme in Canterbury
Allan Barber says co-op member farmers must take the initiative in reform and demonstrate that by making supply commitments
7th Nov 13, 4:46pm
Allan Barber says co-op member farmers must take the initiative in reform and demonstrate that by making supply commitments
Govt seeks feedback to proposed amendments to the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management
7th Nov 13, 4:25pm
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Govt seeks feedback to proposed amendments to the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management
Fonterra takes over Tamar Valley Dairy yoghurt business; will invest to expand their chilled dairy segment in Australia
6th Nov 13, 6:43pm
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Fonterra takes over Tamar Valley Dairy yoghurt business; will invest to expand their chilled dairy segment in Australia
Massey to study effects of barning cows during ruminating to protect pasture and control effluent; program runs to 2016
6th Nov 13, 4:39pm
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Massey to study effects of barning cows during ruminating to protect pasture and control effluent; program runs to 2016
Bruce Wills looks forward with some optimism for provincial New Zealand; says they may be 'back in the game' following some big decisions
6th Nov 13, 3:24pm
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Bruce Wills looks forward with some optimism for provincial New Zealand; says they may be 'back in the game' following some big decisions
'If you want empowerment in your farming business then as shareholders you need to vote': Maxwell
6th Nov 13, 2:24pm
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'If you want empowerment in your farming business then as shareholders you need to vote': Maxwell
Strong dairy, improved red meat sector raises expectations; investment expectations strong
6th Nov 13, 1:43pm
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Strong dairy, improved red meat sector raises expectations; investment expectations strong
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Stable beef, easing venison but values strong for crossbred wool and spring lambs
6th Nov 13, 11:19am
The Sheep Deer and Cattle Report: Stable beef, easing venison but values strong for crossbred wool and spring lambs
The Weekly Dairy Report: Some nervousness with October dryness and dairy auction prices ease again
6th Nov 13, 10:08am
The Weekly Dairy Report: Some nervousness with October dryness and dairy auction prices ease again
Awards allow overseas travel, study, and meetings with key leaders and decision makers
1st Nov 13, 1:53pm
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Awards allow overseas travel, study, and meetings with key leaders and decision makers
Bruce Wills wonders why it is not an issue when cities store water to cover dry periods but some see it as a threat when rural NZ does
1st Nov 13, 11:38am
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Bruce Wills wonders why it is not an issue when cities store water to cover dry periods but some see it as a threat when rural NZ does
Allan Barber says MPI owes processors an explanation about Chinese green runner ban
31st Oct 13, 4:53pm
Allan Barber says MPI owes processors an explanation about Chinese green runner ban
'Only 2% of rainfall is used for irrigation. We need to do a better job of utilising this important resource': Nathan Guy
30th Oct 13, 4:48pm
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'Only 2% of rainfall is used for irrigation. We need to do a better job of utilising this important resource': Nathan Guy
A2 partners with China SOE to sell its version of infant formula into the high end of Chinese markets
30th Oct 13, 3:51pm
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A2 partners with China SOE to sell its version of infant formula into the high end of Chinese markets
The Weekly Dairy Report: Peak milk flow passes about 5% ahead, mating begins in the south, dry again in the far north
30th Oct 13, 2:49pm
The Weekly Dairy Report: Peak milk flow passes about 5% ahead, mating begins in the south, dry again in the far north
The Sheep Deer and Cattle report: Lamb and crossbred wool lead spring price rises but merino fibre disappoints
30th Oct 13, 11:52am
The Sheep Deer and Cattle report: Lamb and crossbred wool lead spring price rises but merino fibre disappoints
Allan Barber sees an industry trapped in its individual histories and unable to find the will to change given current incentives
30th Oct 13, 11:51am
Allan Barber sees an industry trapped in its individual histories and unable to find the will to change given current incentives
Report recommends Fonterra shed 'Fortress Fonterra' reputation; employ PR people directly; change plant cleaning; create new risk committee
29th Oct 13, 2:39pm
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Report recommends Fonterra shed 'Fortress Fonterra' reputation; employ PR people directly; change plant cleaning; create new risk committee
Risks rise of banks getting access to NAIT-type data when stock is sold at saleyards or to processors; Aussie farmers furious at proposal
28th Oct 13, 9:52am
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Risks rise of banks getting access to NAIT-type data when stock is sold at saleyards or to processors; Aussie farmers furious at proposal
Pita Alexander tells dairy farmers to 'make financial hay' before milk prices fall; sheep farmers turn to shine is coming
25th Oct 13, 2:07pm
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Pita Alexander tells dairy farmers to 'make financial hay' before milk prices fall; sheep farmers turn to shine is coming
Allan Barber reviews the meat industry's year and whether farmer percetions of its structure and ability to generate value are justified
24th Oct 13, 9:44am
Allan Barber reviews the meat industry's year and whether farmer percetions of its structure and ability to generate value are justified
The Weekly Dairy Report: A Chinese move to own all the supply chain, peak milk flows on easing prices
23rd Oct 13, 1:32pm
The Weekly Dairy Report: A Chinese move to own all the supply chain, peak milk flows on easing prices