Wrong focus
OPINION: Your old mate reckons townie Brooke van Velden, the Minister of Workplace (or is it Woke Place) Relations is…
The Dairy Companies Association of NZ (DCANZ) says it’s disappointed at the Government’s response to the He Waka Eke Noa partnership proposal.
While the numbers in the SOPI report look good and there are positive signs, there are also some headwinds.
The Government’s Mycoplasma bovis programme director Simon Andrew says the agriculture sector has continued to make significant progress over 2022.
Rural trader Ruralco has appointed former Speaker and Banks Peninsula farmer Sir David Carter as its new chair.
Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor is talking up the latest figures, which show export returns from the primary sector year topped the $53 billion mark this year - an 11% increase on the previous year.
The Ministry for Primary Industries says imported semen remains one of the possible pathways for the bacterial disease Mycoplasma bovis' entry into New Zealand.
The Meat Industry Association (MIA) says it is closely monitoring the economic situation in New Zealand’s major export meat market, China.
Claims by the Government that farmers will now get 'full credit' for all scientifically robust on farm carbon sequestration are wrong.
Farm financial management software company Figured and Heartland Bank have partnered with the aim of driving streamlined decision-making and access to lending for farmers.
Environment Southland (ES) is reporting continued improvement in winter grazing practices during 2021-22.
More...
New research from the University of Queensland and the Queensland Alliance for Agriculture and Food Innovation (QAAFI) has revealed that changing the diets of pregnant sows could be key to improving animal welfare by easing heat stress.
The forestry sector continues to attract young New Zealanders, claims New Zealand Forest Services as seven applicants join the Ngā Karahipi Uru Rākau – Forestry Scholarship programme.
The Big Feed is on for 2022!
If you’re in New Plymouth, it may be a tad trickier to get your hands on a Christmas ham this festive season.
The Hound
Burn the village
OPINION: There's an infamous term coined by a US general during the Vietnam war, specifically in reference to the battle…
» Connect with Rural News
Popular Reads
Massey Ferguson launches new MF 5M Series tractors
Massey Ferguson has announced the introduction of the MF 5M Series, offered over six horsepower steps from 95 maximum hp,…
Alliance offloading 70% stake to Irish meat company - report
Irish meat processor Dawn Meats is set to acquire a 70% stake in Alliance Group, according to a report in…
Urgent action needed to restore Waikato lakes' health
Waikato is home to a diverse range of lakes, and experts say they urgently need better management and restoration.
