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Gaye Scott and Wendy Robertson from recruitment company Personnel Placements have seen a rise in demand for agricultural labour from farmers.

With labour shortages a grim reality for many farmers across the country - and no end in sight - recruitment agencies have seen demand increase drastically.

Snowflakes love wool!

Greg Smith says the local industry is now seeing a growing awareness of wool carpet across millennial homeowners.

Perceptions of wool are changing, according to a recent study by carpet manufacturer Bremworth.

Johne's test could be a major saver

Pictor has been developing an accurate and affordable diagnostic test for Johne's disease.

Auckland-based biotechnology company Pictor Limited says it has been developing an accurate and affordable multiplexed diagnostic test for Johne's disease.

New deer chair elected

Central Otago deer farmer and veterinarian Amanda (Mandy) Bell has been elected chair of the Deer Industry NZ (DINZ) board.

It is what it is!

Former trade minister and negotiator Tim Groser says the EU deal - along with the earlier FTA agreed with the UK - provided an insurance policy for NZ exports should anything go wrong with China.

Former Trade Minister and trade negotiator Tim Groser says the outcome of the recent FTA with the EU is an obvious disappointment for NZ's red meat and dairy sectors.

"I'm not their mother" no excuse for lax health and safety

An agricultural fencing sole trader has been sentenced after failing to ensure one of his employees wore correct protective gear.

A Kaikoura employer who didn’t provide appropriate eye protection has been sentenced for failings that cost a young worker his vision in one eye.

Back and better!

SFF chief executive Simon Limmer told the company’s farmer forum in Christchurch earlier this month that its people are back travelling to global markets, after about two years absence due to Covid restrictions.

Meat company Silver Fern Farms (SFF) says it is back in the international market in a big way and aiming for bigger and better returns for its farmers.

A must read for the meat sector!

Meeting Change authors Ali Spencer and Mick Calder.

Meeting Change is a book rich in detail that covers the hugely complex saga of the revolution and evolution of the meat industry during the last 25 years.

Feds elect new VP

Wayne Langford says he's looking forward to his new role as Federated Farmers vice president.

Golden Bay dairy farmer Wayne Langford says he's looking forward to serving farmers in his new role as Federated Farmers vice president.

Legality of new high-country regulation questioned

Government moves to give greater public access to High Country stations - via the Crown Pastoral Land Reform Bill - have been questioned by an eminent legal expert. Minaret Station - Credit: Kieran Scott.

Controversial moves by the Government to give greater public access to High Country stations - via the Crown Pastoral Land Reform Bill - have been questioned by an eminent legal expert.