Growing up on Auckland’s North Shore, Keith Holmes dreamt of being a farmer since the age of four. After recently selling his 900 head dairy farm, he is keen to […]
Tree trimming proposals have ETS implications for farmers
By Hamish Barwick Proposals by MBIE to increase minimum clearance distances for trees on farmland near overhead lines and poles would have Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) implications for some farmers, […]
New approaches to forestry management needed in Tairawhiti, Te Wairoa
By Hamish Barwick Improvements in forestry earthworks, roading landing and slash management are vital to avoid another adverse weather event like Cyclone Gabrielle heavily impacting on the Gisborne and Wairoa […]
Tairawhiti farm foresters encouraged to address Inquiry
The outgoing President of the Farm Forestry Association, Graham West, says it has been vital for farm foresters to directly address the Ministerial Inquiry into forestry and other land use […]
Dave Brash appointed to Land Use inquiry
Former National Recovery Manager for the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, Dave Brash, has been selected for the Ministerial Inquiry into land use on the East Coast. He replaces […]
Organic Products and Production Bill passed
The Government has passed the Organic Products and Production Bill through its third reading today in Parliament helping New Zealand’s organic sector to grow and lift export revenue. “The Organic […]
DairyNZ encouraging Kiwis to join sector
Kiwis are being encouraged to consider joining the dairy sector, with lots of on-farm jobs available now. Through the 2023 GoDairy campaign, DairyNZ is looking to connect Kiwis with […]
Rail line to Hastings reopening a recovery ‘milestone’
Reopening the rail line to Hastings is a significant milestone in Hawke’s Bay’s cyclone recovery and will help move cargo to and from the region’s trade gateway, Napier Port, says […]
Farmers’ Forums to highlight future farming solutions
DairyNZ’s 2023 Farmers’ Forum events will give dairy farmers the opportunity to hear from talented scientists and sector experts about practical science-based solutions and innovation to tackle agricultural challenges.Registrations are […]
Revised border measures to combat FMD
Revised border measures will manage the threat of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) from air passengers arriving directly from Bali, says Biosecurity New Zealand. The first direct flight from Denpasar arrives in […]