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Europe is trying to rein in milk production by its 52,000 dairy farmers by paying them to not produce milk.
Farmers have rushed to get the cash ‘carrot’ -- 150 million euro (NZ$233 million). Agricultural commissioner Phil Hogan predicts this will cause production to fall at least 2% by late 2016, after four years of continuous increase.
It’s a last resort, said an EU official, after an earlier attempt to rein in the farmers failed. Each farmer who applies will milk 20 tonnes less (average) and will get 2800 euros (NZ$4363) compensation.
The Good Carbon Farm has partnered with Tolaga Bay Heritage Charitable Trust to deliver its first project in Tairāwhiti Gisborne.
Education union NZEI Te Riu Roa says that while educators will support the Government’s investment in learning support, they’re likely to be disappointed that it has been paid for by defunding expert teachers.
The Government says it is sharpening its focus and support for the food and fibre industry in Budget 2025.
A European Union regulation ensuring that the products its citizens consume do not contribute to deforestation or forest degradation worldwide threatens $200m of New Zealand beef and leather exports.
A long-acting, controlled- release capsule designed to protect ewes from internal parasites during the lambing period is back on the market following a comprehensive reassessment.
Healthcare appears to be the big winner in this year's budget as agriculture and environment miss out.
