Kids in urban schools across the country are getting excited and invested in the food and fibre sector, we have the Farmer Time Programme to thank for that. Farmer Time […]
Battle to combat fall armyworm steps up
By Lauren Hale, Federated Farmers Policy Advisor Federated Farmers is keen to see awareness of the fall armyworm threat step up another notch, amid concerns about feed shortages if the […]
NZ-UK Free Trade Agreement significant boost for red meat sector
The signing of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between New Zealand and the UK represents a significant boost for New Zealand farmers and exporters with lamb and beef eventually allowed […]
NZ’s “world leader” status will disappear without access to technology
Federated Farmers is deeply frustrated to see the European Union has approved the methane-reduction feed tool Bovaer® for use by its farmers. “Despite consulting on the issue two years ago, […]
Discussion paper outlines carbon farming threat to sheep and beef sector
Urgent national policy changes are required to ensure the increase in carbon farming to meet New Zealand’s climate change obligations does not come at the expense of the country’s rural […]
Government has to release its grip on testing
Blog written by Nick Leggett, CEO, Ia Ara Aotearoa -Transporting New Zealand As the Omicron numbers start to move to more than 1,000 a day, the testing system in New […]
Charlie Perry takes out top agri-award in Australia
Leadership, vision and humility were the standout qualities that resulted in Charlie Perry taking out the 2022 Australian Zanda McDonald Award on Thursday night. Perry, who lives and works on […]
China FTA Upgrade enters into force in April
New Zealand’s economic recovery from COVID-19 continues to build momentum, with the Upgrade to New Zealand’s Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with China entering into force on 7 April 2022, Minister for […]
New Zealand red meat sector achieves record exports during 2021
New Zealand’s red meat sector exports reached $10 billion in 2021 despite the disruption caused by COVID-19, according to an analysis by the Meat Industry Association (MIA). The exports represented […]
Alliance launches premium Wagyu beef offer
Leading food and solutions co-operative Alliance Group has launched a Wagyu premium beef programme to farmers as it continues to build its differentiated portfolio to capture greater value and meet […]
