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The EU re-thinks the value of livestock farming with a much broader perspective, more attuned to the New Zealand approach
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The EU re-thinks the value of livestock farming with a much broader perspective, more attuned to the New Zealand approach
Angus Kebbell says as long as we continue producing safe, sustainable food for millions of people worldwide while feeding ourselves, that enterprise will continue to sustain communities, businesses and livelihoods far beyond the farm gate
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Angus Kebbell says as long as we continue producing safe, sustainable food for millions of people worldwide while feeding ourselves, that enterprise will continue to sustain communities, businesses and livelihoods far beyond the farm gate
Angus Kebbell's new documentary investigation looks at the reality of what is happening with the spread of carbon forestry and asks whether the current trajectory is the right one
Angus Kebbell's new documentary investigation looks at the reality of what is happening with the spread of carbon forestry and asks whether the current trajectory is the right one
Angus Kebbell on how New Zealand beef can compete in Europe, even where there seems to be forces at work that prioritise 'local' supply
Angus Kebbell on how New Zealand beef can compete in Europe, even where there seems to be forces at work that prioritise 'local' supply
Angus Kebbell's third report of the Irish investigation into the Brazilian beef industry, one of the largest livestock industries in the world and one where traceability is opaque and troubling, often not central in trade deals
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Angus Kebbell's third report of the Irish investigation into the Brazilian beef industry, one of the largest livestock industries in the world and one where traceability is opaque and troubling, often not central in trade deals
Angus Kebbell's second report of the Irish investigation into the Brazilian beef industry, one of the largest livestock industries in the world and one where unregulated antibiotic use is rampant
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Angus Kebbell's second report of the Irish investigation into the Brazilian beef industry, one of the largest livestock industries in the world and one where unregulated antibiotic use is rampant
Angus Kebbell reports on an Irish investigation into the Brazilian beef industry, one of the largest livestock industries in the world
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Angus Kebbell reports on an Irish investigation into the Brazilian beef industry, one of the largest livestock industries in the world
Angus Kebbell argues that climate policy must be effective, and it must also be durable. But it must not negatively affect 'farming communities'
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Angus Kebbell argues that climate policy must be effective, and it must also be durable. But it must not negatively affect 'farming communities'
Angus Kebbell finds all farmers face the same challenge: how to build systems that remain productive, profitable and socially supported while navigating political and environmental expectations
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Angus Kebbell finds all farmers face the same challenge: how to build systems that remain productive, profitable and socially supported while navigating political and environmental expectations
Angus Kebbell sees the RMA reforms strengthening environmental outcomes, supporting the next generation of on farm investment, and reinforcing the competitiveness of the primary sector
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Angus Kebbell sees the RMA reforms strengthening environmental outcomes, supporting the next generation of on farm investment, and reinforcing the competitiveness of the primary sector
Angus Kebbell says it is easy to overlook the gains farmers have made by being focused on the long term, systematically connecting complex relationships that deliver substantial improvements
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Angus Kebbell says it is easy to overlook the gains farmers have made by being focused on the long term, systematically connecting complex relationships that deliver substantial improvements
Angus Kebbell finds that the core issues of farming worldwide can resonate here, from on-farm practices, to sector planning, to trade challenges
Angus Kebbell finds that the core issues of farming worldwide can resonate here, from on-farm practices, to sector planning, to trade challenges
Trust as a reliable supplier is the currency being spent in the US-China tariff fight. Lessons for American farmers are worth watching here
Trust as a reliable supplier is the currency being spent in the US-China tariff fight. Lessons for American farmers are worth watching here
In Otago, local catchment group initiatives are building momentum from the ground up. Farmers are reimagining how they manage gullies and wet areas that were once seen as a nuisance
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In Otago, local catchment group initiatives are building momentum from the ground up. Farmers are reimagining how they manage gullies and wet areas that were once seen as a nuisance
The Waikato landcare groups that aim to show how dairy farming can coexist with the freshwater system and help reverse the damage they used to do
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The Waikato landcare groups that aim to show how dairy farming can coexist with the freshwater system and help reverse the damage they used to do
Shortening the distance from farm to fork. How some farmers took responsibility for their own value chain, measured what matters, designed products for the customer and shared data back to the farm
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Shortening the distance from farm to fork. How some farmers took responsibility for their own value chain, measured what matters, designed products for the customer and shared data back to the farm
Deer farming is developing into a worthwhile complement with other livestock, especially sheep on hill country, and the costs can be lower. It diversifies risk
Deer farming is developing into a worthwhile complement with other livestock, especially sheep on hill country, and the costs can be lower. It diversifies risk
Angus Kebbell reports that despite record prices for livestock and dairy, farmers still think they are hard done by and want a 'balance' more in their economic favour between environment protections and their trading outcomes
Angus Kebbell reports that despite record prices for livestock and dairy, farmers still think they are hard done by and want a 'balance' more in their economic favour between environment protections and their trading outcomes
Angus Kebbell talks to Fed Farmers dairy boss about the pressures they are facing and how they are using their new influence in Government to push their wish-lists
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Angus Kebbell talks to Fed Farmers dairy boss about the pressures they are facing and how they are using their new influence in Government to push their wish-lists
Cheap Brazilian pasture beef based on zebu cattle raised on cleared Amazon forest is flooding world markets. It leaves a clear point of difference for New Zealand beef in premium markets
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Cheap Brazilian pasture beef based on zebu cattle raised on cleared Amazon forest is flooding world markets. It leaves a clear point of difference for New Zealand beef in premium markets
Catchment groups have long been the quiet achievers in the rural sector. They are growing by building local understanding of landscape-scale issues and opening practical pathways to better environmental outcomes
Catchment groups have long been the quiet achievers in the rural sector. They are growing by building local understanding of landscape-scale issues and opening practical pathways to better environmental outcomes
Farmers of deer livestock have faced tough times for venison but that market is on the comeback, even if the velvet market is still facing challenges. But deer farmers are looking forward more optimistically now
Farmers of deer livestock have faced tough times for venison but that market is on the comeback, even if the velvet market is still facing challenges. But deer farmers are looking forward more optimistically now
Under pressure from Federated Farmers, carbon forestry is under Government scrutiny. Angus Kebbell reprises views on its costs and 'benefits' with both a farming and an environmental advocate
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Under pressure from Federated Farmers, carbon forestry is under Government scrutiny. Angus Kebbell reprises views on its costs and 'benefits' with both a farming and an environmental advocate
The deer industry is focused on turning around a difficult season where venison demand remained steady, but the velvet sector has had a more difficult time. However optimism new initiatives will pay off is high
The deer industry is focused on turning around a difficult season where venison demand remained steady, but the velvet sector has had a more difficult time. However optimism new initiatives will pay off is high
Progress on methane reduction is not only possible, it is being achieved at scale in California where a range of techniques are successfully deployed, many of which could work well here
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Progress on methane reduction is not only possible, it is being achieved at scale in California where a range of techniques are successfully deployed, many of which could work well here