Chinese dairy giant the Yili Group, which operates New Zealand’s Westland Dairy Company and Oceania Dairy, has retained its fifth position in the 2022 Rabobank Global Dairy Top 20. Yili achieved 31.7 per cent annual growth with turnover of US$18.2 billion and retained its position as the leading Asian dairy for the ninth year in […]
NZPork proposes changes to pig welfare
Pork industry body NZPork has put forward alternatives to the way pigs are farmed in response to Government proposals. NZPork’s proposals include ensuring all sows are provided with nesting material before farrowing. To balance sow behavioural needs with piglet protection, the sows would remain in farrowing crates for up to seven days total (rather than […]
Regenerative farming trial begins in Canterbury
The Government is partnering with Ngāi Tahu Farming Limited and Ngāi Tūāhuriri on a whole-farm scale study in North Canterbury to validate the science of regenerative farming. The programme aims to scientifically evaluate the financial, social and environmental differences between regenerative and conventional practices. “The seven-year research programme, called ‘Te Whenua Hou Te Whenua Whitiora […]
Spray tool helps farmers comply with air quality plans
A free online tool that helps farmers and growers manage spray use on their land has been upgraded with a mapping system to identify environmentally sensitive areas. Developed by New Zealand agritech firm HortPlus, the SprayPlan Manager makes it easier for farmers and growers to create digital spray plans that comply with council regional air […]