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New Zealand Pork has appealed a decision by the High Court which, under new Government import health standards, would allow the importation of raw, untreated pork from countries with the Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome virus, or PRRS.  

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Federated Farmers president, Bruce Wills, says the latest drop in the milk price payout forecasts reflect the international economic situation, and are simply a part of farming life.

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The New Zealand Public Services Association says allowing meat processing companies to do their own inspections could undermine New Zealand’s meat standards.

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A respected dairy industry leader says a Fonterra director turned up at his house and asked him to withdraw critical comments he made to the media, about the co-op’s Trading Among Farmers, capital retaining and raising proposal.

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A profitable schedule, steady demand from abroad and a united front among deer farmers, processors and the industry’s officials made this year’s Deer Industry Conference a positive one, focussed on the future. Country99TV reporter Benedict Collins was in Wanaka and reports a large farmer turnout this year, reflects a sector that has recaptured its mojo.

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A proposal which would have opened the door for urban mum and dad investors to buy a share in a dairy farm has fallen flat after not raising enough money.

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Tempers are fraying at Fonterra as critics continue to question its Trading Among Farmers capital restructuring proposal.

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