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NZ ELECTION 2020

Federated Farmers president Andrew Hoggard spoke to Rural Exchange.
NZ election 2020

Farmers hope Labour's success will mean they're 'not going to be held to ransom' by Greens
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters.
NZ election 2020

NZ First unveils agriculture policy, promises changes to freshwater rules, 'incentives to reopen pathway to farm ownership'
Labour leader Jacinda Ardern.
NZ election 2020

Ardern dismisses urban-rural divide, pushes back against suggestion she doesn't like farmers
National said it would help encourage more domestic wine tourism.
NZ election 2020

National's viticulture policy promises to lessen regulatory burden, support domestic wine tourism

HORTICULTURE

The first of the ships arrived in the Port of Tauranga on Friday morning.
Agribusiness

New ships will help kiwifruit exporters get product to Asian markets
The labour shortage could mean fewer strawberries on supermarket shelves this year.
Horticulture

Orchards gearing up for influx of DIY pickers amid horticultural worker shortage
The industry has been facing a severe worker shortage in recent months.
NZ election 2020

Growers ready to 'get on with business' after 'nuisance' election
Work began on Thursday.
Northland

Northland water storage project to allow up to 7000ha of horticultural development

VITICULTURE

Related video: Winegrowers say the 2020 vintage was one of the best on record.
Coronavirus

The 'positive story' of how global COVID-19 lockdowns are benefitting Kiwi wine exporters
National said it would help encourage more domestic wine tourism.
NZ election 2020

National's viticulture policy promises to lessen regulatory burden, support domestic wine tourism
Watch: Winegrowers say 2020 vintage best in decades after low rainfall.
Food and Drink

Marlborough Wine & Food Festival cancelled for the first time ever
Marlborough wine maker Sophie Parker-Thomson.
wine

Marlborough wine industry to celebrate, after trying times during COVID-19

AGRIBUSINESS

Listen: In September a stock agent spoke to Rural Today about the Government's temporary ban.
Agribusiness

Livestock vessels 'at least twice as likely' to be lost at sea compared to standard cargo ships - Guardian analysis
Criticism of the organisation intensified during two years of financial losses by Fonterra.
Agribusiness

Fonterra Shareholders Council pledges reform
The idea for the business started at founder Peter Cullinane's kitchen table.
Agribusiness

After 'incredible journey', Lewis Road Creamery sold to agricultural investment fund
Kiwifruit exports have come under pressure lately.
Agribusiness

Economist warns of risk to agricultural exporters if trade relationship with China changes

OPINION

Dr Trevor Stuthridge.
Opinion
Opinion

Some cause for optimism in the wake of COVID-19
Watch: Kiwi fast-food fans waited in massive queues to get their takeaway fix when New Zealand moved into level 3.
Opinion
Opinion

Opinion: Food supply and security, and McDonald’s lack of lettuce
Working in a farming 'bubble' means extra vigilance against crime, said Miles Anderson
Opinion
Coronavirus

Opinion: Keeping safe in rural COVID-19 lockdown

Damien O'Connor is confident New Zealand can achieve eradication.
Opinion
Opinion

Opinion: Keep the pressure on to defeat M. bovis.