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Farmer confidence at lowest since 2009

Farmer confidence is at an all-time low according to the Federated Farmers Farmer Confidence Survey. Photo Credit: Paul Sutherland Photography.

Farmer confidence is at its lowest since 2009, according to results from a recent Federated Farmers survey.

Healthcare initiative to address high skin cancer mortality rates in rural areas.

Franz Strydom, Skin Cancer College Australasia.

A skin cancer initiative which could improve the diagnosis of melanoma by almost 50% and help reduce New Zealand’s high mortality rates in rural areas is set to be expanded nationwide.

Got a spare $200k?

A sheep and beef farmer says he is staring down a $200,000 bill for greenhouse gas emissions unless he gets carbon credits for the trees planted on his farm.

As the reality begins to kick in for farmers about the costs for mitigating agricultural greenhouse gas emissions, one farmer has told Rural News he could face a $200,000 bill in the future, unless he gets carbon credits for the trees planted on his farm.

ACT backs Groundswell on ETS alternatives

ACT's primary industries spokesperson Mark Cameron.

The ACT Party is backing a call from Groundswell NZ for alternatives to an emissions trading scheme, says its primary industries spokesperson Mark Cameron.

Nicholson joins Farmlands board

Claire Nicholson has been appointed to Farmlands' board of directors.

Rural Trader Farmlands has appointed Dr Claire Nicholson to its board of directors.

Tararua REAP wellbeing project reaches into district's far corners

MPI director of rural communities and farming support Nick Story.

Budding photographers who attended a series of courses in Weber, 28km southwest of Dannevirke, not only had a chance to upskill, but also had a valuable opportunity to connect with other locals.

Engineering students' agritech startup raises $1 million

Protag founders, Tyrel Glass and Baden Parr.

Massey University engineering PhD students and entrepreneurs, Tyrel Glass and Baden Parr, say they are creating game-changing technology for the agricultural industry.

John Deere leader reflects on career

John Deere Australia and New Zealand production system manager, small ag and turf, Steph Gersekowski.

Being raised and encouraged by her mother to challenge traditional gender roles inspired Steph Gersekowski to pursue a career in agriculture with no limits, and now motivates her to reflect on the diversity of opportunities available to females in the sector this International Women’s Day.

Meat Business Women appoint new co-chairs

Meat Business Women co-chair Julia Gardner.

Meat Business Women (MBW) New Zealand has appointed two co-chairs to lead the organisation during 2022, making the announcement on International Women’s Day.