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Subdued start for red meat exports

Meat Industry Association chief executive Sirma Karapeeva

New Zealand red meat exports had a slow start to the year with total export values down 7% compared to January 2022, according to analysis by the Meat Industry Association (MIA).

Meat processors step up support

The red meat processing sector says it is stepping up its support for its farmers affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.

The red meat processing sector is working hard to support cyclone-affected farmer by ensuring plants return to operation as soon as possible and providing assistance to rural communities.

OSPRI supporting farmers post-cyclone

OSPRI are offering exemptions to pre-movement testing to those in the Hawke's Bay Movement Control Area impacted by the Cyclone Gabrielle.

In the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle, OSPRI says it is taking a pragmatic approach to TB testing in the Hawke’s Bay Movement Control Area (MCA).

Emma Poole is Waikato's top young farmer

Emma Poole at the completion of the head to head

Pirongia dairy farmer Emma Poole has been crowned the Waikato Bay of Plenty FMG Young Farmer of the Year.

$26 million more for farmers and growers

The Government has announced additional funding for farmers and growers in the aftermath of Cyclone Gabrielle. Photo Credit: Chorus.

As farmers and growers continue to re-establish their businesses in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle, the Government has announced a boost of $26 million to meet the need in the recovery efforts.

Food Price Index drops for 11th consecutive month

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations says its Dairy Price Index declined 2.7% in February.

The benchmark index of international food commodity prices declined in February for the eleventh consecutive month, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) says.

RWNZ embracing equity

Rural Women New Zealand national president Gill Naylor.

Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) says it is celebrating and promoting the achievements of rural women in New Zealand this International Women’s Day.

Road repairs and slash damage are main concerns

Red meat farmers want the Government to urgently commit to road repairs in isolated Hawke’s Bay and Tairawhiti farming communities.

New face of Power Farming!

Well known motor industry face Tom Ruddenklau has been appointed as chief of the Morrinsville-headquartered, Power Farming Group.

No need to grapple with slash again!

The Grapple Rake can grab huge amounts of slash in one go, which can then be precisely placed in a designated area.

With the current issues of forestry ‘slash’ continuing to be a major problem in high rainfall events, a new take on an old method to deal with the forestry waste is set to help Kiwi logging crews better manage skid sites and landings, which could in turn increase productivity.