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DAIRY NEWS
Some encouraging news for farmers in the latest Global Dairy Auction.
Small change for dairy commodity prices
MPI operations manager Charlotte Austin recently answered questions from the public on RadioLIVE's Rural Exchange
Farmer feedback sought in fight against M Bovis
The video of the strutting cow.
Catwalking cow a huge hit
The Government recently announced $7 million to boost world-leading dairy industry genetic research.
Aucklanders ditch city life for the farm
Beef and Sheep
Women in shearing is the also the subject of the movie 'She Shears' showing across New Zealand.
Women steal the show in shearing champs
Richard Loe was not impressed with news of another industry group for the wool sector.
'Too much of a talkfest': Richard Loe blasts state of wool sector
There are hopes that Suzy the sheep will have broken a world record after she was shorn for the first time.
Te Kuiti's answer to Shrek is shorn for the first time
Could New Zealand farmers be growing the wrong wool?
Simple change could boost profits, says wool buyer
HORTICULTURE
There was a debate over 'made in New Zealand' labels on clothes recently. Soon consumers will know exactly where their food is from.
'Country of origin' labels a step closer to law
A beer shortage is the latest possible impact of climate change.
Worldwide barley shortage may affect beer supplies
A potato virus is the latest biosecurity challenge facing the horticulture sector.
Eighteen farms now suspected to have potato virus
The Best in Show trophy is presented by Esteban Santipolio (left) Head Judge from Argentina to Kate and Mark Bunny of Loopline Olives, Wairarapa.
Wairarapa olive growers shine in national awards
Agribusiness
Finalists were announced on RadioLIVE's Rural Exchange show.
Rural Women in Business Awards finalists announced
Jacinda Ardern rcently won support from France to begin free trade negotiations with the EU.
Revealed: 'Positive outlook' for primary industries
A phone app was launched recently in a bid to make and health and safety easier for farmers.
Hefty fine after farm death
A water tax was looked at in a new report on the tax system in New Zealand.
Lobby group says water tax 'isn't workable'
COUNTRYWIDE
Graeme Brier& Sumo,TeAwamutu,Andy Clark & Girl Canterbury captain, Mark Copland& Zoe,Canterbury, Guy Peacock & Chief ,Dannevirke and Graham White ,Otago manager NZ Judge.
New Zealanders top dogs in Trans-Tasman competition
The issue of genetic engineering was discussed recently on The Project.
World first for New Zealand researcher in international genome project
Police recently announced where 1800 new police officers promised by the Government over the next three years will be located.
Police trial video phones for small communities
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited the remote New South Wales Australian town of Dubbo.
'Don't silently suffer': Prince Harry's message to Aussie farmers