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Huge solar farm leaves room for livestock

Simon Edwards
April 20, 2021

The term ‘solar farm’ may be about to take on a new meaning in New Zealand, with a proposal to fill 20.5 hectares of farmland with panels, and continue livestock grazing and arable growing underneath. Lodestone Energy Ltd (LEL) has applied to the Far North District Council and Northland Regional Council to establish a 39.4 megawatt solar farm on two parcels of farmland about 3km west of Kaitaia.  By rough calculation 39.4MW is sufficient electricity to power 8,000 homes. The plan is to install nearly 95,000 modules (solar panels) spread across 1,172 trackers (bases) able to pitch the panels…

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Politics

Feds: live export ban ‘surprising’

Simon Edwards
April 14, 2021

The government’s announcement this morning that live export of animals will be banned after a transition period of up to two years has come as a surprise to Federated Farmers, Feds animal welfare…

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Bills on tax bracket creep and sound law-making deserve debate

Simon Edwards
April 9, 2021

A government committed to fairness and responsible law-making should not allow two bills recently drawn from the Member’s Ballot to sink without debate, Federated Farmers says. “At the very least the Regulatory Standards…

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Taihape farmers mount serious assault on Old Man’s Beard

Simon Edwards
April 20, 2021

The invasive climber Old Man’s Beard has been given more than just a trim in the Pukeokahu district near Taihape.  With nine local farmers at the forefront, serious infestations of the pest plant…

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Call for seat belts on school buses

Simon Edwards
April 16, 2021

Federated Farmers transport and health & safety spokesperson Karen Williams is asking rural residents to sign a petition calling for a law change requiring seat belts in school buses. Philippa (Pip) Cameron, who…

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Horizons decision on Plan Change 2 brings certainty for farmers

Simon Edwards
April 13, 2021

Federated Farmers and DairyNZ are pleased the Horizons Regional Council has adopted the recommendations of the Independent Hearing Panel for Proposed Plan Change 2.     “This gives some certainty for farmers who have…

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Bee colony losses in winter continue to rise

Simon Edwards
April 8, 2021

A recently released survey reveals important findings about the winter colony loss rates of New Zealand bees and the experiences of New Zealand beekeepers, says Apiculture New Zealand. The New Zealand Colony Loss…

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Help for farmers to know their greenhouse gas numbers

March 30, 2021 By Simon Edwards

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