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Putting a local twist on durum wheat
New Zealanders could be tucking into artisan pasta, pizza and bread made from durum wheat grown in the Wairarapa if a new project indicates there’s a market for it. The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is contributing $100,000 through its Sustainable Food and Fibre Futures fund to a $151,000 project led by the Foundation of Arable Research (FAR) that will evaluate the opportunity for a grower-owned value chain to supply the growing demand for high-end durum wheat flour in New Zealand. The project builds on the findings of a 2017-2020 project funded by MPI’s Sustainable Farming Fund, which looked…
Politics
DCANZ supports accelerated negotiation of a deal that removes all tariffs
The Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand (DCANZ) welcomes the commitment of New Zealand Trade Minister Damien O’Connor to securing a trade deal with the UK which comprehensively removes agricultural tariffs. Minister O’Connor…
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Critical worker shortages on dairy farms will take a toll
Federated Farmers is deeply disappointed the government’s exception announcement today shows it could not find a way to bring 500 desperately needed skilled dairy employees into the country. Feds believes the pressure some…
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National
Critical worker shortages on dairy farms will take a toll
Federated Farmers is deeply disappointed the government’s exception announcement today shows it could not find a way to bring 500 desperately needed skilled dairy employees into the country. Feds believes the pressure some…
Continue Reading Critical worker shortages on dairy farms will take a toll
Putting a local twist on durum wheat
New Zealanders could be tucking into artisan pasta, pizza and bread made from durum wheat grown in the Wairarapa if a new project indicates there’s a market for it. The Ministry for Primary…
Local
Musings from the couch – a cautionary tale for other farmers
Federated Farmers Golden Bay Meat & Wool Chairperson Pax Leetch missed out on attending the National Council in Wellington earlier this year because he was couch-bound. We’re going to leave his story in…
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Horizons decision on Plan Change 2 brings certainty for farmers
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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