Rural News Group
WEBPositive signs, says McClay. First up to the podium at the recent Tractor and Machinery Association (TAMA) Conference in Wellington, Minster for Agriculture, Todd McClay, reflected on a difficult 12 months, but hinted at signs that things were turning the corner, saying “when ag does well, New Zealand does well”.
National - Rural News Group
WEBTechnology to highlight natural capital on farm. A new technology company has been formed which will help New Zealand’s farmers and primary sector better understand and capitalise on their natural vegetation and biodiversity. Rural …
General News
WEBTrans-Tasman ag ministers zoom in on biosecurity. When New Zealand’s Agriculture, Biosecurity and Rural Communities Minister Damien O’Connor met with his new Australian counterpart yesterday, the subject of biosecurity was top of their agenda.
National - Rural News Group
WEBA hundred primary schools across New Zealand are now better resourced to teach their students about food and farming after winning ‘George the Farmer’ book sets in a recent competition run by rural lender, Rabobank.
Feds celebrates 125 years
WEB1 day ago · Federated Farmers president Wayne Langford. This week, Federated Farmers marked a significant milestone in the organisation's history: its 125-year anniversary. Federated Farmers president Wayne Langford says that bringing together New Zealand’s different farming groups into one voice is “no mean feat at the best of times”.
Spotlight shone on food waste progress
WEB4 days ago · On average, an estimated 9% of a household’s weekly food shop goes to waste, equating to $1,326 worth of food waste per household per year. New Zealanders aged 18-29 have the highest rate of food waste, with 12.3% of their weekly food shop going to waste, compared to the national average of 9%. Angela Calver, chief executive of …
End of war on farming, say farmers - Rural News Group
WEBApr 23, 2024 · Federated Farmers says changes announced to the Resource Management Act today mark the end of the war on farming. "These impractical rules have been a complete nightmare since the day they were introduced and farmers will be pleased to see the back of them," Federated Farmers freshwater spokesperson Colin Hurst says.
Gene tech - just the latest ag revolution
WEB4 days ago · Modern gene technology is a central part of this revolution. By 2040, Australia's national science agency CSIRO projects a $19.2 billion benefit and 31,200 new jobs from gene technology in the food and agriculture sectors. Right now, AgResearch have new plants in glasshouses that should decrease methane emissions, reduce N loss to waterways and ...
Editorial: Celebrating dairy
WEB5 days ago · OPINION: While dairy farmers were busy milking cows last Wednesday morning, 150 leaders and stakeholders of the industry gathered at Parliament over breakfast to celebrate their achievements. Apart from featuring some delicious dairy products, the gathering heard that the sector is New Zealand’s largest goods exporter, delivering around one ...
RWNZ concerned by NZ Post retreat from rural communities
WEBJul 22, 2024 · Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) worries New Zealand Post will stop providing mail services to the rural communities of Mapua and Upper Moutere. The organization’s new chief executive, Marie Fitzpatrick, says it is “deeply concerning.”. She is worried that NZ Post could be putting profit above …