Slow down the legislative programme, get it right and concentrate on those things that will help families and businesses prosper. That’s the request from Federated Farmers to Chris Hipkins as […]
Early detection and spraying best way to cut ranks of fall armyworm
The march of fall armyworm detections as far south as Hokitika has dismayed arable and vegetable growers. Early detection, spraying at the right time and reporting remain the best weapons […]
Support for flood-affected Gisborne Tairāwhiti farmers, growers
Cyclone Hale, which caused significant flood damage across the Tairāwhiti/Gisborne District this week, has been classified as a medium-scale adverse event, unlocking Government support for farmers and growers. “We’re making […]
PINZ throws the spotlight on food and fibre innovators
The hunt is on for the latest crop of innovators who have helped move New Zealand’s reputation for producing high quality foods and fibres to even greater heights. The fifth […]
Grain and soil competitions help grow youth awareness of farming
It’s quite literally at the root of agriculture and funding for a new soils learning and competition program will soon be available at every agricultural show in Australia. The Grains, […]
Feds’ work on values, priorities sets direction for next five years
It’s a solid reminder of “what we’re here for in the primary sense – and that’s supporting our farmers”. That’s Federated Farmers chief executive Terry Copeland explaining why he and […]
Feds applauds govt’s rural connectivity ambitions
The government’s goal that by 2032 every rural and remote resident and worker in New Zealand will have the ability to access the connectivity they need is ambitious but admirable, […]
Blazing a trail that connects consumer with grower
by Simon Edwards With COVID forcing cancellation of the 2020 and 2021 Horowhenua Taste Trails there was a risk that absence would bite a big chunk out of the annual […]
Peanut butter, hair sheep & selfies in the sunflowers – Young Farmers soak up stories of diversification
Simon Edwards In the words of one of the three guest speakers at Wellington Young Farmers’ annual industry gathering last month, an attitude of “suck it and see” can go […]
Another poll shows opposition to GHG tax on growers
Another poll of New Zealanders has shown opposition to taxing the greenhouse gas emissions of farmers and growers at farm level. Survey results by Research First and Dynata, released earlier […]