Cyclone Hale, which caused significant flood damage across the Tairāwhiti/Gisborne District this week, has been classified as a medium-scale adverse event, unlocking Government support for farmers and growers. “We’re making […]
Forestry
Financial incentive driving forestry conversion: report
Planting forest to sequester carbon, either for carbon farming or directly offsetting farm emissions, is likely to increase, according to research commissioned by the Fertiliser Association of New Zealand. The […]
Photography exhibition celebrates 75 years of Scion
A new photography exhibition is taking visitors to Te Whare Nui o Tuteata on a trip down memory lane of research and innovation at Scion. In April 2022 the Crown […]
Final call for Agricultural Production Census
– deadline extended to 23 December 2022 It’s not too late to take part in the 2022 Agricultural Production Census. The deadline for the nationwide census of agriculture has been […]
Government sets out next steps for on-farm sequestration strategy
• Government to work with primary sector on developing a sequestration strategy• Government is committed to sequestration being recognised from 2025• Transitional arrangements in place from 2025 with entry into […]
Scion leads the way with research and innovation to support rural New Zealand’s exciting future
Research and innovation from Scion will unlock the potential for rural farming communities to embrace new opportunities to prosper following the launch of a roadmap for the forestry and wood […]
Fieldays Forestry Hub to demonstrate that forestry is a solution
A range of solutions to farmers’ current problems will be on display in the Fieldays Forestry Hub near Hamilton between 30 November and 3 December, says Farm Forestry Association president, […]
Innovative uses of forestry and wood products unveiled at Fieldays
New and innovative uses of forestry and wood products will be on display at 35 stands in the Fieldays Forestry Hub near Hamilton between 30 November and 3 December, including […]
Forever Farming NZ withdraws from bid to buy station
Forever Farming NZ has been forced to withdraw from its bid to buy Mangaohane Station, the 4800ha central North Island property for sale by international tender. Forever Farming NZ spokesman […]
Integrated forestry an opportunity for sheep and beef sector
by Hamish Barwick Rather than blanket the countryside with pine forests to offset carbon emissions, Federated Farmers and Beef + Lamb NZ are calling for integrated forestry plantings on sheep […]
