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Crafar farms sale go-ahead expected

Federated Farmers says it expects the Government to give the controversial Crafar farms purchase the go-ahead. Ref. Source 4

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Harvest disaster hits wine prices

The days of quality Marlborough sauvignon blanc being available for less than $10 a bottle are ending as this year's disastrous grape harvest starts to push wine prices higher. Ref. Stuff.co.nz

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Court slams Te Awamutu farm for illegal effluent discharge

A Te Awamutu farming company has with been hit with almost $32,000 in fines for dirty dairying after a helicopter monitoring flyover raised red flags with their operation. Ref. Stuff.co.nz

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Biosecurity system has 'shortcomings'

An independent report into the devastating kiwifruit vine disease Psa has indentified "shortcomings" in New Zealand's biosecurity system. Ref. Stuff.co.nz

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Rural Post cut could pass muster

Farmers could probably live with a rural postal delivery three or four days a week, says Federated Farmers president Bruce Wills. Ref. Stuff.co.nz

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Farmers urged to budget and plan for new season

The Waikato is milking again. Fonterra's Te Rapa and Hautapu plants have fired up and the tankers are rolling again. Andrea Fox asked how farmers can make 2012-2013 a successful season. Ref. Source 3

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Farmer lobby to meet Fonterra council

The full Fonterra Shareholders Council has agreed to meet a group of farmers still lobbying against share trading among farmers (TAF) but it seems unlikely the critics will leave satisfied. Ref. Stuff.co.nz

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Feuding farmer signs pact

A Southland farmer has signed a document agreeing not to threaten or physically abuse a neighbouring farmer he has been warring with for more than two years. Ref. Stuff.co.nz