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Strong demand for wool today

Strong demand for wool today

| June 13, 2013 | 0 Comments

… saw strong demand largely due to the lack of wool coming forward onto the market as a result of recent drought and in particular in the South Island wet weather.

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Discussion on reform planned

Discussion on reform planned

| June 12, 2013 | 0 Comments

…We had a highly constructive conversation around meat industry issues and many areas of alignment emerged..

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60% more wheat needed by 2050

60% more wheat needed by 2050

| May 17, 2013 | 0 Comments

Wheat is a major staple crop worldwide but its production has not reached demand in 10 of the 15 past years

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Boost to quarantine inspector numbers

Boost to quarantine inspector numbers

| May 11, 2013 | 0 Comments

The recruitment of more biosecurity quarantine inspectors calls into question earlier staff and budget cuts, according to the Public Service Association.

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Wool prices steady

Wool prices steady

| May 5, 2013 | 0 Comments

… longer Fine Crossbred Shears were firm to 3.5 percent dearer with the shorter types 2 to 4 percent easier as recent premium levels ease back. Coarse Crossbred Fleece were firm to 1.5 percent stronger as were the coarse shear types.

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Pesticides not to blame for bee decline

Pesticides not to blame for bee decline

| April 30, 2013 | 0 Comments

Europe’s decision to ban neonicotinoids is another example of politicians making decisions meant for regulators. Pesticides have been blamed for a decline in bee health despite a lack of scientific proof. “Clear scientific evidence has taken a back-seat to a politically-based decision on regulation, which could mean the reduction of effective crop protection products in […]

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It’s a dog’s life

It’s a dog’s life

| December 28, 2012 | 0 Comments

In another life would you want to come back as a dog? If the answer is yes …

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New meat plant for Te Aroha

New meat plant for Te Aroha

| December 6, 2012 | 0 Comments

Nearly two years after Silver Fern Farms’ Te Aroha beef processing operation was devastated by fire in …

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Making the most of your computer mistakes

Making the most of your computer mistakes

| December 2, 2012 | 0 Comments

We’ve all done something we knew we shouldn’t have and kicked ourselves afterwards.

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Fonterra planning 7 million bone checks

Fonterra planning 7 million bone checks

| November 10, 2012 | 0 Comments

Over the next 12 months Fonterra plans to carry out an unprecedented seven million Anlene Bone Health Checks across Asia and the Middle East. Fonterra Managing Director ASEAN/MENA Mark Wilson said this commitment builds on Fonterra’s ongoing efforts to help raise awareness about the importance of bone health – a key component of the Co-operative’s advanced nutrition strategy […]

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