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Rural headlines with summaries.
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Rise in number of velvetleaf cases in Waikato
11 Apr 2016The invasive weed velvetleaf has been found on more farms in Waikato, prompting the Waikato Regional Council to ramp up its local response.
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Change in land use blamed for declining school rolls
A Central Hawke's Bay ratepayer is worried that corporate dairy farming is emptying the classrooms of rural schools.
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Farm value drops $1m in dairy price plummet
A Northland dairy farmer who has gone into receivership says his farm has lost $1 million in value since dairy prices started to slide.
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Death 'worst case scenario' from hives near roads
People dying was the worst case scenario of beehives being put too close to busy roads, the National Beekeepers Association says.
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1.7m kiwifruit trays may be contaminated
8 Apr 2016About 1.7 million trays of kiwifruit have been placed on precautionary hold because of potential contamination in the packaging, says Zespri.
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Organic farming not 'cute' - Greens
The government needs to stop thinking organic farming is cute and quaint if it wants to compete internationally for the high value organic dollar, says the Green Party.
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Manuka 'madness' drove hive poisoning - beekeeper
8 Apr 2016A Northland beekeeper says 400 of his hives were deliberately poisoned because of fierce competition driving the manuka honey industry to 'madness'.
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Northland beekeeper's hives tested for poison
A Northland beekeeper is still waiting for test results after losing 400 hives to suspected poisoning.
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Water debate has to involve everyone, farmers say
7 Apr 2016Another multi-million dollar irrigation scheme has been opened in Canterbury this week amid calls for a price to be put on water.
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Farming tech to help with new safety rules
7 Apr 2016An online app has been created to help farmers stick to the new health and safety rules.
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One month to muster 3000 cows over 60km
The annual cattle muster on New Zealand's biggest farm is set to start next week.
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New Hamilton learning centre for agri-business students
7 Apr 2016A learning centre has just been opened at St Paul's Collegiate in Hamilton which will be used to teach the new agri-business achievement standards.
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Velvetleaf seed importer says it fully complied with regulations
6 Apr 2016The company which imported shipments of seeds contaminated with the invasive weed Velvetleaf says it fully complied with importing requirements.
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European moves lead to slight lift in dairy futures market
6 Apr 2016Dairy product prices have lifted slightly on the NZX Futures Market because the European Intervention Programme is buying up skimmed milk powder, says an AgriHQ analyst.
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British farmers angry over Kiwi lamb
6 Apr 2016Farmers in Britain are angry that New Zealand lamb is being sold under the 'Waitrose Duchy Organic' brand, which supports the The Prince of Wales Charitable Foundation.
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Dairy prices 'bumping along at the bottom'
A rise in dairy prices at the latest global auction does not necessarily signal a turnaround in the market, an analyst says. Audio
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Dairy sector will pick up, says minister
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has reassured the dairy sector the medium to long term outlook remains strong.
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Canterbury/North Otago Share Farmer of the Year announced
6 Apr 2016Michael and Susie Woodward have won the Share Farmer of the Year competition at the Canterbury dairy industry awards this week.
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Velvetleaf infection in several beet seed varieties
5 Apr 2016Invasive pest weed Velvetleaf has been found in Otago crops in more than just the two main varieties of infected seed, says the Otago Regional Council.
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Tough new border restrictions to stop contaminated seed entering NZ
5 Apr 2016Tough new border restrictions have been imposed by the Ministry for Primary Industries to stop contaminated seed from entering New Zealand.
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Human activity causing loss of plant species
5 Apr 2016Nitrogen in soil and water, from human activities such as farming, is causing the diversity of plant species to decline, a new study has found.
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Europe dairy not slowing 'any time soon'
Europe's milk production remaining high for a few years will mean hard times for New Zealand dairy farmers, the special agricultural trade envoy says.
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Smith takes out NZ's top shearing title
4 Apr 2016Shearer Rowland Smith won top honours at the New Zealand Open Championship final in Te Kuiti over the weekend.
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Beekeeper suspects poisoning of 300 hives
4 Apr 2016A beekeeper in Northland has lost at least 300 hives in what he suspects is a deliberate poisoning.
