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Poultry producers latest to join GIA

PIANZ signs the GIA Deed – from left to right Hon Damien O’Connor (Minister for Biosecurity), Egbert Segers (Chair, PIANZ) and Michael Brooks (Executive Director, PIANZ).

The Poultry Industry Association of New Zealand (PIANZ) is the latest industry group to sign up to the Government Industry Agreement for Biosecurity Readiness and Response (GIA).

Stay safe and contact your insurer early - ICNZ

The Insurance Council of New Zealand is advising residents in the Tairawhiti and Hawke's Bay areas to get claims in early following heavy rain in the region.

In light of recent heavy rain and flooding in the Tairawhiti and Hawke’s Bay region, the Insurance Council of New Zealand (ICNZ) is advising those in the region to put their safety first and contact their insurer early if their property is hit by floods or slips.

Norwood to celebrate 75 years

Palmerston North headquartered Norwood celebrates its 75-year anniversary in 2023, with events planned for staff and customers.

SDF hitting the high notes

Tractor and harvester manufacturer Same Deutz Fahr says it closed 2022 with unprecedented growth in revenues and earnings.

Tractor and harvester manufacturer Same Deutz Fahr (SDF) closed 2022 with unprecedented growth in revenues and earnings.

2023 returning to normal levels

TAMA president Kyle Baxter says imports of ag equipment are still sitting at 8 to 12 months lead times.

While tractor deliveries for the year-to-date April 2023 showing a 28% reduction compared to the same period in 2022 seems dramatic, a closer look provides a clearer picture into the market dynamics.

Disease outbreak causes concern

Farmers are being urged to be on lookout for diarrhoea and sudden death in their ewes as reported cases of Salmonella Hindmarsh rise.

Beef + Lamb NZ is advising farmers in Southland, Taihape and Hawke’s Bay to be on the lookout for diarrhoea and sudden death in their ewes as reported cases of Salmonella Hindmarsh rise.

Venture Taranaki breaks ground with garlic growing trials

Te Puna Umanga Venture Taranaki, the regional development agency for Taranaki, has launched its Branching Out growing trials with the planting of the first crop: garlic.

Modest harvest leaves fruit growers under par

New Zealand Kiwifruit Growers Inc. chief executive Colin Bond.

A raft of problems, including quality issues, poor pollination, and bad weather, has led to what has been described as one of the most financially unrewarding kiwifruit harvests in recent memory.

Forlong to leave DWN Board

Dairy Women’s Network has announced that long-term board member Karen Forlong will leave the organisation this month, with Southland dairy farmer Jess Moore set to take up a board seat.