Northland farmers losing time and money to poor internet
The lack of quality internet coverage in Northland is costing farmers time and money, says Federated Farmers Northland president Colin Hannah.
OPINION: Farmers are calling for orderliness and patience on roads this summer: particularly in some South Island districts where arable farmers in the middle of harvesting.
Federated Farmers is urging motorists and the operators of agricultural machinery to show each other some care and understanding.
Unlike the raindrenched North Island, the golden weather in South Island is both a bonus and a race to get crops in before Mother Nature switches moods.
During harvest, combine harvesters, large tractors towing implements and other oversize agricultural vehicles often use public roads to move between different parts of the farm and between farms. So please be kind out there.
New Zealand’s dairy sector cannot expect India to be a market for all its dairy products.
Meat processor ANZCO Foods’ net profit has plunged on the back of lower market returns which squeezed margins and impacted business performance.
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Twenty rural community hubs across New Zealand will receive $5,000 to upgrade their facilities having been selected as the winners of Rabobank's Community Hub Competition.
As the dairy industry prepares to celebrate its top achievers at an awards night this Saturday, attendees are being warned to be aware of protests planned outside the venue – Baypark Arena, Mount Mauganaui.
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