A new DairyNZ study is looking to examine farm practices and technology, to create more modern, productive and safe dairy farm workplaces now and in the future. DairyNZ senior scientist […]
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Economic Week - December 16
by Nick Clark, National Manager General Policy It’s been a big week for economic data and news. Christmas come early for economists! But not all of it of the best […]
Halal butcher addition to immigration list a positive step to help address shortage
The addition of halal butchers to the Government’s Green List work to residence tier is a positive first step, says the Meat Industry Association (MIA). Halal butchers will join the […]
Economic Week - November 18
by Nick Clark, National Manager General Policy Food prices surge The annual rate of food price inflation leapt into double digits in October, according to Statistics NZ’s monthly Food Price […]
Thirty-two graduate vets to help rural communities
Thirty-two graduate vets will begin their careers in rural New Zealand, with a financial boost from the government’s Voluntary Bonding Scheme for Veterinarians (VBS). Each recipient will receive funding of […]
Sarah Harris appointed NZ Farm Environment Trust GM
The New Zealand Farm Environment Trust has announced the appointment of Sarah Harris to the role of general manager. Harris has commenced the role this week and is based in […]
Renewed support for ‘Get Kiwis on Farm’ initiative
Federated Farmers and the Ministry of Social Development are pleased to announce another round of support for the “Get Kiwis on Farm” project, one of the government’s most successful worker […]
Economic Week - October 7
by Nick Clark, National Manager General Policy OCR lifted to 3.50% The Reserve Bank this week did what was universally expected, increasing the official cash rate 50 basis points to […]
“We can work it out” - Getting the best result from a farm debt mediation
MARK KELLY Last month, I wrote about the Farm Debt Mediation Act 2019. The FDMA requires lenders to mediate with farmers before they can enforce farm debt. The idea is […]
Economic Week, 30 September
by Nick Clark, National Manager General Policy Business confidence recovering – but not for farmers ANZ’s September Business Outlook Survey registered another lift in business confidence but it remains negative […]
