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Farming Systems recommends Olam's 70c/share offer

Businesswire | Thursday, 2 September 2010 3:11 p.m.Farming Systems recommends Olam's 70c/share offer

Sept. 2 (BusinessDesk) - NZ Farming Systems Uruguay Ltd.'s directors have recommended Olam International Ltd.'s takeover bid, which values the dairy farm developer at $171 million.

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Federated Farmers take a positive step forward

Federated Farmers | Thursday, 2 September 2010 2:19 p.m.Federated Farmers take a positive step forward

Federated Farmers and Transpower this week got one step closer to overcoming the traditionally entrenched position around land access and upgrades to Transpower's infrastructure.

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Wool Group leader appointed

New Zealand Government | Thursday, 2 September 2010 10:46 a.m.Wool Group leader appointed

Agriculture Minister David Carter has welcomed the appointment of Colin Harvey as independent chair of the Wool Group.

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Fonterra milk prices jump 19%

Businesswire | Thursday, 2 September 2010 9:02 a.m.

by Paul McBeth Sept. 2 (BusinessDesk) - The price of whole milk powder jumped by almost a fifth in Fonterra Cooperative Group's online auction as the Russian drought raises concerns about buyers' ability to secure milk in the future.

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Straterra keen to help implement Energy Strategy

Straterra | Wednesday, 1 September 2010 4:56 p.m.

The minerals sector welcomes the draft New Zealand Energy Strategy and is keen to work with the Government on implementation, Straterra chief executive Chris Baker said today.

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Manawatu River Leaders' Forum needs flexibility

Federated Farmers | Wednesday, 1 September 2010 4:57 p.m.

Federated Farmers is saddened by the Manawatu River Leaders' Forum resolving to exclude it from future meetings.

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South Canterbury Finance

Federated Farmers | Tuesday, 31 August 2010 5:24 p.m.

Federated Farmers appreciates the Government's innovative approach to the receivership of South Canterbury Finance (SCF) and is seeking clarity from the receivers in respect of revolving credit facilities.

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Federated Farmers floats Manawatu People's Accord

Federated Farmers | Tuesday, 31 August 2010 3:07 p.m.

Following consultation with members of Federated Farmers, the Federation has drafted the "Manawatu River People's Accord', intended to complement the recently signed "Leaders' Accord'.

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