Industrial hemp sector wants more seed in the ground across New Zealand
The industrial hemp sector wants smaller, non-commercial growers to give the crop a go to drive innovation and…
Farmers believe rising pest numbers of deer and possums outpacing control efforts – survey
However, two-thirds of those surveyed reported that pest numbers had increased over the past five years, up from…
Global wine slump affecting exports from Downunder
Wine Australia’s general manager of market development, Paul Turale, said the ongoing challenges affecting global demand for wine…
Whey protein boom: Weight-loss drugs drive demand for New Zealand dairy
Prices for whey powder in its key market, the United States, were soaring this year. Rabobank said in…
Government invests $50,000 for Hawke’s Bay grower group’s McCain factory takeover bid
“The Government is committing $50,000 for the first stage of a feasibility study to assess what is required…
Proposed leather exclusion from EU deforestation rules a relief for NZ exporter
Proponents and opponents seemed to agree the proposal was a result of leather industry lobbying by producers in…
Fuel thieves hit vegetable stall, mechanic workshop in rural Southland
“I got to work in the morning and could smell the smell of diesel. They’d taken the diesel…
Port of Tauranga capacity limits threaten plans to double kiwifruit exports – Zespri CEO
“Port bottlenecks are becoming a real pressure point for the kiwifruit industry,” Te Brake said. “Around 95% of…
Ferry fuel surcharge will disproportionately affect farmers, says transport leader
Bluebridge’s FAF was currently at 37%, after peaking at 48% last month. Several South Island transport companies moving…
NZ hop farmers diversify as US tariffs make market harder to crack
The company supplies its hops to local Stoke beers, one of the many ventures of late craft beer…
NZ’s medicinal cannabis ecosystem hopes to harvest value-add opportunities
The latter is planning to close its East Tāmaki factory, affecting 65 workers. It is one of only…
Fonterra farmer-shareholders ‘bank the good times’ with Mainland sale payments
Waikato farmer Gary Reymer, who has supplied milk to the co-op for nearly 50 years, has around 500…