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APPLES: The World Trade Organisation decision is on New Zealand's bid to overturn an 89-year Australian ban on New Zealand apple imports, say reports.

WTO decision soon on apple stoush

The Government is expected to hear at the end of next month the World Trade Organisation decision on New Zealand efforts to export apples to Australia.

Fonterra relaunches brands in China

Fonterra is shedding its coyness about returning to dairy manufacturing in China after a disastrous debut, saying it is relaunching two premium brands there and ultimately wants to make them in China.

Dairy cow numbers soar

Sheep numbers have continued to fall, dairy cow numbers are rising and grain crops increased markedly, latest agricultural production figures show.

Agriculture outlook positive

Rabobank says New Zealand agriculture should benefit from continuing global economic recovery this year.

Tagging could unleash farm innovation

By CLAIRE MCENTEE - The Dominion Post

A controversial scheme to tag and trace cattle and deer could trigger a hi-tech revolution boosting farm productivity and profit, according to some in the industry.

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