Ballance Agri-Nutrients has awarded $60,000 in tertiary study scholarships to seven talented students who have set their sights on careers in the primary industries sector.
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Judging begins in NZ dairy awards 2015
The heat goes on the entrants in the 2015 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards, with the first round of judging underway this week.
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Dry soil conditions putting DairyNZ on alert
Soils are drying out fast around the country, but above the ground it's a different story, with grass and feed supplies looking good in many parts of the country, says dairy industry body DairyNZ.
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NZ dairy and deer through to agri-business award finals
Two New Zealand farm managers have made it through to the finals of the inaugural Zanda McDonald Award, a trans-Tasman agri-business initiative created by the Platinum Primary Producers (PPP) Group.
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Entries open for 2015 dairy industry awards
Entries are now being accepted in the 2015 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards, including the New Zealand Sharemilker/Equity Farmer of the Year, New Zealand Farm Manager of the Year and New Zealand Dairy Trainee of the Year competitions.
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Farmer survey to study needs of small-herders
The business plans and personal requirements of small-herd dairy farmers are to be put under the spotlight as part of a survey being organised by Lincoln University.
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Wairarapa Farms energy-saving efforts recognised
Wairarapa dairy farmer Jason Christensen is a passionate advocate for sustainable farming, and now he has been recognised for his efforts at the 2014 Greater Wellington Ballance Farm Environment Awards.
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Farmers can expect higher fines for pollution
A district court judge is warning that farmers polluting waterways can expect higher fines in future to provide greater deterrence as cases "continue to come before the courts”.
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Plans finalised for 2015 dairy award season
Plans have finalised for the 2015 New Zealand Sharemilker/Equity Farmer of the Year, 2015 New Zealand Farm Manager of the Year and 2015 New Zealand Dairy Trainee of the Year competitions.
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Landcorp Farming doubles profits to $30m
Landcorp Farming has recorded a net operating profit of $30 million for the year ended 30 June 2014, up from $13 million from the previous year.
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