Takeover bid?
OPINION: Canterbury milk processor Synlait is showing no sign of bouncing back from its financial doldrums.
OPINION: UK contractors are coming to the aid of their New Zealand counterparts.
The Scottish Farmer reports that UK contractors have launched a partnership with their New Zealand counterparts to help solve the sector's labour shortages in both countries.
The National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC) and Rural Contractors New Zealand Inc (RCNZ) are working together to assist their members in exchanging labour. The UK welcomes NZ workers through the Youth Mobility Scheme, if aged 18 to 35, to gain a working visa for up to 24 months. There is also a skilled worker option, sponsored by a UK employer.
And with the season in NZ just around the corner, there is an opportunity for UK workers to get a visa and start in October.
NAAC CEO Jill Hewett says this is a fantastic opportunity for members to gain experience, see the world and keep busy year-round, also taking the pressure off contracting members retaining staff through the winter.
Females are dominating the veterinary profession worldwide and many farmers are welcoming this change in the composition of the profession, says Britain's Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO) Professor Christine Middlemiss.
A five-year randomised survey of herbicide resistance on New Zealand arable farms has found widespread high levels of resistance - with 71% of farms affected in the worst-hit region - South Canterbury.
OPINION: The recent Federated Farmers / Rabobank 2024 Farming Salaries Report revealed strong growth in farm salaries over the past two years.
The low unemployment environment is one of the key factors driving on-farm salaries higher over the past 24 months, says Rabobank general manager for country banking Bruce Weir.
Fonterra has appointed a new chief financial officer, seven months after its last CFO’s shock resignation.
A seminar on rural dispute resolution has been organised at Lincoln University, Christchurch this month.
OPINION: Canterbury milk processor Synlait is showing no sign of bouncing back from its financial doldrums.
OPINION: It seems every bugger in this country can get an award these days.