New Zealand apples look to have cleared the final hurdle for access into Australia with the World Trade Organisation rejecting a last ditch Aussie attempt to uphold a 90-year ban.
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The dairy sector has led the way in a lower than expected trade deficit for October, according to figures from Statistics New Zealand.
Animal welfare groups are criticising Agriculture Minister David Carter’s decision to reverse a ban on the kosher killing of chickens.
Allied Farmers directors have fronted their shareholders for the first time since it was revealed the company alerted the Serious Fraud Office about inappropriate conduct at Hanover Finance.
Northland farmers still reeling from the effects of last summer’s record drought may have to live through it all again.
The Wool Partners Co-operative has extended the deadline for farmers to join the initiative until December 17th.
Agriculture Minister David Carter has reversed his decision to ban Jewish kosher killing of chicken in New Zealand.
Silver Fern Farms is giving itself a pass mark despite returning a net operating loss for the latest financial year.
The New Zealand Food Safety Authority has responded quickly to claims by the Public Service Association that trial in-house meat inspections at freezing works aren’t working.
The kiwifruit industry’s confidence of a successful season - despite the spread of the vine disease PSA - has been underlined by grower and packing company Seeka’s bullish forecast.
