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Farming may have been given permission to operate as essential services during the lockdown but authorities are still not taking chances.
One dairy industry leader received a call from “a lovely lady” from Ministry of Primary Industries.
The call was to check on the farmer’s essential service registration/procedures. The feedback from her was that farmers rung on the day were aware of obligations and seriousness of Covid-19!
Fonterra has cemented its position as the country’s number one cheesemaker by picking up nine NZ Champion of Cheese trophies this year.
New Zealand dairy processors are welcoming the Government’s commitment to continuing to push for Canada to honour its trade commitments.
An educational programme, set up by Beef + Land New Zealand, to connect farmers virtually with primary and intermediate school students has reported the successful completion of its second year.
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has welcomed a resolution adopted by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly to declare 2026 International Year of the Woman Farmer.
Waikato herd health veterinarian Katrina Roberts is the 2024 Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year.
Horticulture NZ chief executive Nadine Tunley will step down in August.
