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Did you know that it takes about 109 litres of water to produce a glass of wine? That a litre of milk requires 211 litres of water? And the humble bag of chippies needs a massive 157 litres?

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A Waikato farm business coaching initiative has been so successful it has been extended for another three years.

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In a dramatic about–face, the Commerce Commission has indicated it is considering a full blown investigation into the price of New Zealand milk.

This announcement comes just a week after the commission’s chairman Dr Mark Berry told parliament’s Commerce Select Committee they were not considering an inquiry.

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Farmers in Southland and Otago are now able to use a superphosphate blend containing local rock from a deposit last mined during the Second World War.

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The 2011 Ahuwhenua Trophy for Maori Excellence in Farming competition finalists have been announced.

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Wool Partners Co-operative is preparing for another attempt to try and win the support of New Zealand’s wool producers, and establish a farmer-owned wool co-operative.

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Seeka Kiwifruit Industries has announced a $12.7 million before tax profit for the nine months to 31 December 2010 – but all eyes in the kiwifruit industry remain locked firmly on PSA.

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Pig hunters are being toasted in Northland for their role in helping reassure the region it is TB free.

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Tributes are flowing as the agricultural world mourns the loss of internationally respected agricultural scientist Dr. William (Bill) Kain who died suddenly on Friday.

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A recent supermarket newspaper advertising campaign has ignited controversy within farmers market circles. Country99TV reporter Scott Milligan spoke to New Zealand Farmers Market Association Vice-Chairman Jonathan Walker on his Ngarawahia piggery.

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