Source: Federated Farmers Today the Government announced changes to their October plan to price agricultural emissions, but the vague improvements are simply not enough and Feds remain opposed. While this […]
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Hi-tech New Zealand strawberries on the horizon
New Zealanders will be able to enjoy spray-free strawberries grown through a hi-tech new system almost all year round through a Government-backed pilot project based in Foxton, Agriculture Minister Damien […]
Government and sector back innovative regional and wool projects
$2.17 million for new food and fibre ventures in Taranaki $2.24m to develop high-value, sustainable cashmere industry $233,000 to prototype an acoustic, knitted textile product from strong wool for high-end […]
Ravensdown proud to partner with New Zealand leadership coalition to tackle agricultural emissions
Ravensdown has shown its commitment to the future of New Zealand farming by uniting with Government and leading New Zealand agribusinesses to address the challenge of climate change and sustainability. […]
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 […]
Easing administrative burden on farmers through new integrated farm planning projects
Media statement - Hon Damien O’ Connor 37 new investments to simplify planning and reduce paperwork for farmers and growers Targeted projects for Northland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Taranaki, Gisborne, […]
Government’s farm emissions plan – say goodbye small town New Zealand
The greenhouse gas reduction plan released by the government this morning will rip the guts out of small town New Zealand, putting trees where farms used to be. The plan […]
He Waka Eke Noa
William Beetham At the recent Federated Farmers Meat & Wool council many concerns were raised about He Waka Eke Noa, the pricing of agricultural emissions, and the subsequent impact on […]
3000 more RSE workers to ease workforce pressures
Over 3000 additional places to bring further relief to horticulture sector Largest increase to the RSE Scheme in over a decade RSE workers to receive access to sick leave Employers […]
We don’t want farmers to break the law
The Government’s winter grazing regime is becoming increasingly confusing for farmers as D-Day looms to have consents in place, warns Federated Farmers, Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) and DairyNZ. […]
