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AGRICULTURE

The Government is ruling out a special managed isolation facility for seasonal fruit pickers from the Pacific.
Agriculture

Govt ruling out special managed isolation facility for fruit pickers from Pacific

Orchards say they're struggling to find skilled workers despite offering good pay.

Tomatoes, potatoes and eggplants appeal to the tomato red spider mite.
Agriculture

Pest that targets several vegetables, roses here to stay

The Ministry for Primary Industries says it's unlikely a plant pest recently detected in New Zealand will be able to be eradicated.

Watch: Prof Sarah Legge  outlines the key findings of the study.
Agriculture

Why cats are costing Australian farmers millions of dollars every year

Researchers recommended limiting the access of feral and pet cats to farm sites.

Supreme Award winners Miraka with Penny Nelson, head of Biosecurity NZ, and Damien O'Connor, Biosecurity Minister.
Agriculture

MPI awards honour those who 'go above and beyond' to protect NZ from biosecurity risks

The awards recognised the "champions" of biosecurity in the country.

Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor spoke to Rural Exchange.
Agriculture

Damien O'Connor on the biggest challenges facing NZ's agriculture sector

O'Connor will find out later on Monday whether he will stay on as Agriculture Minister.

The collars guide cows using sound and vibrations.
Agriculture

NZ farms trialling electric cow collars instead of fences

The collars use sound and vibrations to guide and contain cows.

Courgette prices reached an all-time high in July.
Agriculture

Courgette prices fall back to earth but tomatoes remain expensive

Courgette prices reached an all-time high in July.

Hamish Mckerchar is enjoying the fresh air he gets working on a farm.
Agriculture

Why Kiwis are making the move to primary sector

As unemployment is expected to rise, Kiwis are moving into the sector that needs their help.

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Agriculture

Fruit picking industry concerned immigration changes won't fix worker shortage

"We're trying to make it more attractive by bringing in opportunities for them."

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