Press Release – Central Districts Field Days
An action-packed schedule has been announced for the 2020 Central Districts Field Days which kicks off in four weeks time. From farming to food, fencing to freestyle FMX, theres something for everyone and its shaping up to be the biggest and … Read more »
Column – Bala Tikkisetty Waikato Regional Council
Planting a shelterbelt is an option for some livestock farmers to reduce the adverse effects of inclement weather. And this is the time to plan for planting shelter. Whether it is heat or cold, physiological stresses impact on productivity by the … Read more »
Press Release – Emergency Management Southland
This is an official message from Emergency Management Southland. Otago and Southland Farmers are being asked by their Rural Support Trust and Emergency Management Southland to report any baleage they are unable to dispose of after the floods. We need … Read more »
Press Release – FAO
FAO Chief discusses partnerships, innovation and technology in Thailands food and agriculture sectors, with the Kingdom seen as a potential hub of excellence to help deliver the SDGs Read more »
Press Release – Bayleys Realty Group
One of the largest cool store complexes in Hawkes Bay operated by a global specialist in the distribution of chilled and frozen primary produce – has been placed on the market for sale. External aerial view The huge cool store facility on 1.5 … Read more »
Press Release – Federated Farmers
A Wairarapa community-wide effort, backed by government, has achieved what is thought to be a biosecurity world first. The complete eradication of the pea weevil from the Wairarapa required a four-year ban on the growing of peas, not just for commercial … Read more »
Press Release – Ravensdown
Trewithen is a 288ha farm with 1,100 cows in New Plymouth, owned by the Faull Family from Waitara. In his third season, sharemilker James Barbour takes us through the farms approach to nutrient management. Read more »
Press Release – Environmental Defence Society
5 & 6 August 2020 (pre-conference workshop on 4 August) Grand Millennium Hotel, Auckland New Zealand has an exceptional reputation internationally for the food it produces, exporting premium quality produce to meet the growing demands of … Read more »
Press Release – Gisborne District Council
A series of community hui for workers and employers impacted by the Coronavirus will be held as part of a regional response to support Tairwhiti communities. Yesterday a Regional Leaders Governance group met to discuss the effects so far and how key … Read more »
Article – Tadgh Stopford
Chris Woodney Mr Christopher Woodney is a father, husband, and small businessman in Rotorua. His life is now in tatters after having his business, Hemp Brokers effectively destroyed by the Ministry of Health. The Ministry appears to have done this to defend … Read more »
Press Release – BNZ
Following the Government declaring a drought in Northland and parts of Auckland, BNZ has officially announced its drought assistance package for farmers affected by the driest start to the year on record in Northland and parts of Auckland. Dave … Read more »
Press Release – Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is pleased the government, and commercial operators like the ANZ bank, are aware of the struggles facing some farmers during extreme weather events around the country. “It is positive to hear the government is quick to respond … Read more »
