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Sweet boost for mānuka honey

Tony Wright says The EU FTA has given a major boost to the NZ honey industry’s claim to exclusive rights to the name ‘mānuka’ honey.

The new Free Trade Agreement between New Zealand and the European Union has given a major boost to the New Zealand honey industry’s claim to exclusive rights to the name ‘mānuka’ honey.

Book offers good, practical advice

Tools for the Top Paddock by Kane Brisco.

The Kiwi farmer is a uniquely practical sort.

Tackling issues will help to keep farms fit for purpose

With his new book Tools for the Top Paddock being released on August 3, Kane Brisco talks to Leo Argent about his experiences on farm, the establishment of Farm Fit, and what led him to writing a book about it.

Call for 'sensible change'

Fed Farmers new dairy chair Richard McIntyre says his goal is about advocating for sensible change.

Newly elected chair of Federated Farmers’ dairy section, Horowhenua sharemilker Richard McIntyre says he’s looking forward to his role.

Are NZ farmers missing the trick on goat meat?

Garrick Batten reckons hill country farmers have a short-term option to improve labour, capital and feed efficiencies and bottom lines by producing goat meat.

"Adding pastoral goats with suitable management is the production base to develop a niche in an existing market,” Garrick Batten claims.

Big win for scientist

AgResearch senior scientist Sue McCoard has been named 2022 winner of the prestigious McMeekan Memorial Award from the New Zealand Society of Animal Production.

UK FTA makes progress

Trade and Export Growth Minister Damien O'Connor.

NZ's free trade deal with the United Kingdom is a step closer, with the legislation enacting the deal having its first reading in Parliament in late July.

More support needed for rural communities

Rural Health Network chair Dr Fiona Bolden says Paxlovid is a complex medication that can cause side effects, which need explanation and management.

The Hauora Taiwhenua Rural Health Network is welcoming a government announcement to widen the prescription criteria for the Covid-19 antiviral medication Paxlovid.

Methane measure misleading

Oxford University research has found that GWP* provides a more accurate indication of the impact of short-lived pollutants on global temperature.

The standard Global Warming Potential (GWP) measure can be misleading when applied to livestock methane emissions, particularly when these are being reduced.

WoolWorks shareholders raise their stakes

Australasian asset management firm Tanarra Capital and wool industry stalwart David Ferrier have lifted their stakes in WoolWorks and signalled a significant investment in the company.