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Monthly Archive: May 2011

Fonterra Invited To Join Powerful World Group

Fonterra-Logo_2New Zealand’s largest company has officially been invited to join the world’s most powerful consultation group.

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Aussie Senators Alarmed By Uncooked Pork Possibility

The ongoing legal dispute between the New Zealand Pork industry and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry is now being followed closely by the Australian government. Australians fear the current legal saga over allowing uncooked pork meat to come into New Zealand, could end up with devastating consequences for Australia.

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Historic Top Dressing DC3 To Become A Centre Of Learning

DC3Efforts to establish a classroom inside a DC3 aircraft to honour the beginnings of the New Zealand aerial top dressing industry are off to a great start.

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Asparagus Industry Laments Lack Of Young People

asparagusThe New Zealand Asparagus Council is lamenting the lack of young people entering the growing industry, despite high returns and strong international demand.

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Buzz Around The Country As Bee Week Takes Off

beehiveThere’s sure to be a buzz around the country this week as Bee Week 2011 kicks off.

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Price Of Fertiliser To Rise

Ravensdown logoThe Price of Fertilizer is up and farmers can afford it according to news emerging from last week’s International Fertilizer Conference in Montreal, Canada, suggesting higher fertilizer prices may soon be hitting New Zealand farmers.

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McVean Set For Another Tilt At London Olympics

Katie McVean 2The 2012 London Olympics are back on for New Zealand’s equestrian golden girl Katie McVean.

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Aussie Pork Industry Watching MAF Court Case Closely

pig snoutThe Australian pork industry is keenly watching the ongoing legal saga between MAF and the New Zealand Pork Industry Board over allowing uncooked pork meat to enter the country.

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NAIT Delay A Good Opportunity Say Feds

COW W TAGSFarmers woke to the news that the National Animal Identification and Tracing scheme, or NAIT has been delayed until the end of next year at the earliest

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Cavalier Makes $40 Million Bid For WSI

woolThis week, Cavalier announced a $40 million take over bid for all of Wool Services’ assets.

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