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Pioneer celebrates 50 years in NZ

This year marks 50 years since the signing of the seed production and distribution agreement between Pioneer Hi-Bred International and Philip Yates, who at the time was managing director of Arthur Yates & Co, and subsequently the founder of Genetic Technologies, a Yates family-owned business.

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Cream of the crop

Brendan Attrill of Caiseal Trust in Taranaki is the 2025 National Ambassador for Sustainable Farming and Growing and recipient of the Gordon Stephenson Trophy.

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Second win in Marlborough

Viticulture technician Anna Kelland from Constellation Brands is the 2025 Marlborough Young Viticulturist of the Year, for the second time running.

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Fearless engagement acknowledged

Alexandra Bunton, head of public affairs for Bayer Crop Science Australia and New Zealand, has been named Emerging Leader of the year at the 2025 Animal and Plant Health NZ conference.

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Big new build to make NZ wool go even further

Biotech innovator Keraplast is making bold strides into the global medtech sector, with a multi-million dollar investment in a state-of-the-art clean room manufacturing facility nearing completion at its Christchurch site.

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Natives hungry for carbon

A new study shows New Zealand’s native forests are absorbing more carbon dioxide than previously thought, particularly in the South Island.

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Pine alarm sounded 40 years ago

A group of scientists from the Botany Division of the then-DSIR (Department of Scientific and Industrial Research) at Lincoln warned of the risks of conifers in New Zealand’s high country as far back as 1982.

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