Sour grapes
OPINION: As a country we should be celebrating Fonterra’s solid annual results announced last week.
OPINION: Milking It understands a major announcement on livestock exports will be made at the National Fieldays next month.
The coalition Government has made no secret of its desire to resume the $300m livestock trade but with stringent animal welfare regulations in place.
Assistant Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard is expected to signal a green light from the Government.
Livestock Export NZ believes that livestock exports can be reinstated while ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare. Research shows that this commitment to animal welfare aligns with the view of many New Zealanders. According to independent research conducted by VolconIQ, 59% of those surveyed believed that rather than banning live exports, New Zealand should raise the standards required of the industry.
The worm challenge for sheep and beef farmers is increasing as the warm, moist weather of spring and early summer arrives.
A scientist instrumental in the development and commercialisation of the novel endophyte AR37 scooped the Ballance Agri-Nutrients Science and Research Award at Beef + Lamb NZ Awards last night.
OPINION: Rural New Zealand has been taking some very big hits of late. The latest of these, the closure of Alliance’s Smithfield plant at Timaru, is yet another blow for the heartland – the engine room of the economy.
Farmers and growers can now easily manage their seed requirements thanks to a pioneering FarmlandsPRO feature launched by Farmlands.
Matt Bolger, the Pro Vice-Chancellor of The University of Waikato Management School, is joining Fonterra’s management team from March next year.
Canterbury milk processor Synlait has lifted its forecast base milk price for the 2024/2025 season to $9/kgMS.
OPINION: Research across the ditch has found that seaweed doesn’t just make a tasty wrap for sushi rolls.
OPINION: As a country we should be celebrating Fonterra’s solid annual results announced last week.