JUNE 2014
NZDIA Awards: Dairy industry’s annual gala nightp24
NATIONAL POLICY Budget wrap
A look at what the Budget means for farmers
Hunger Games Food Bill sees the finish line
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REGIONAL POLICY Dambusters
Ruataniwha dam dealt a low blow
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Cantabrians notified Nutrient management rules considered across region
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INDUSTRY POLICY Goats in spotlight
Inaugural NZGoats conference held in Queenstown p20
Cattle tagging
What every farmer needs to know about NAIT p20
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