A research team whose work has significantly lifted the accuracy of measuring and reporting greenhouse gases, to better track progress and help find solutions, has won the Supreme Award at […]
Agri Business
Rabobank Agribusiness Leadership Awards return after Covid break – with nominations now open for 2023
The annual trans-Tasman Rabobank Leadership Awards is returning – after a three year Covid-enforced hiatus – with nominations now open for 2023. And a new award – recognising an outstanding […]
Government and sector back innovative regional and wool projects
$2.17 million for new food and fibre ventures in Taranaki $2.24m to develop high-value, sustainable cashmere industry $233,000 to prototype an acoustic, knitted textile product from strong wool for high-end […]
Government investment to support growth of Māori primary sector
The government is investing in more on-the-ground support, innovation, and workforce development as part of a new plan to grow Māori businesses and jobs in the food and fibre sector, […]
Rabobank launches new sustainability podcast to support farm business decision making
A new sustainability-focused podcast to support the country’s farmers and growers has been launched by agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank New Zealand. The new podcast, RaboTalk – Growing our future, will […]
Ravensdown proud to partner with New Zealand leadership coalition to tackle agricultural emissions
Ravensdown has shown its commitment to the future of New Zealand farming by uniting with Government and leading New Zealand agribusinesses to address the challenge of climate change and sustainability. […]
New Climate Action Centre to support farmers maintain international edge
• New Climate Action Centre launched to support farmers reduce ag emissions through R&D investment• 50:50 joint venture between Government and agribusiness to accelerate product development• First Centre projects launched […]
Government sets out next steps for on-farm sequestration strategy
• Government to work with primary sector on developing a sequestration strategy• Government is committed to sequestration being recognised from 2025• Transitional arrangements in place from 2025 with entry into […]
Scion leads the way with research and innovation to support rural New Zealand’s exciting future
Research and innovation from Scion will unlock the potential for rural farming communities to embrace new opportunities to prosper following the launch of a roadmap for the forestry and wood […]
US hungry for world’s beef as domestic production declines – Rabobank report
The US – the world’s second-largest importer of beef after China – is likely to be looking for even more beef from global markets over the next three years, as […]
