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Labour pain(ful)!

Paul Paynter says the industry's chronic labour shortage has been caused by a combination of Government naivety and its failure to get more RSE workers into NZ earlier.

The horticulture sector's worker shortage is Government-made, according to leading Hawke's Bay orchardist Paul Paynter.

Government regs take their toll on hort growers

Horticulture NZ's chair is genuinely concerned about the wellbeing of growers with confidence at rock bottom.

Don't forget rural women

Rural Women New Zealand national president Gill Naylor.

Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) says it is delighted to see a focus on women’s health in New Zealand.

Plea to support rural households in Ukraine

The FAO says $115.4 million is needed to prevent further disruption of food supply chains in Ukraine amid Russia's invasion of the country.

$115.4 million is urgently needed to prevent further deterioration of the food insecurity situation and worsening of the disruption of food supply chains in Ukraine, says the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

Increasing consumer demand for wool carpet

John McWhirter, chief executive of Wools of New Zealand.

Wools of New Zealand is reporting more demand for wool carpets with a 50% rise in wool sales through its retailers.

Feds: Overdue GM discussion offers GHG solution

Federated Farmers president and climate change spokesperson Andrew Hoggard.

Federated Farmers says the Productivity Commission’s recent recommendations on genetic engineering could provide the answer to greenhouse gas emissions.

When two is better than one!

German machinery manufacturers Krone and Lemken recently revealed a new collaborative concept they have been exploring centering around a 230hp diesel-electric autonomous tractor.

German machinery companies Krone and Lemken are probably better known for their grassland and cultivation products.

Nozzle control aiming to hit the right spot

The RightSpot system up to 144 nozzles individually and is said to give more consistent and accurate coverage over a range of operating speeds.

Precision agriculture specialist Ag Leader has added the RightSpot spraying system to its range.

Dump trailers offer many uses

The Fliegl TMK Dump Trailer Range are said to be ideal for carting maize, grass and cereal crops during harvest.

After recently adding the German-built range of Fliegl trailers to its extensive portfolio, Power Farming New Zealand anticipates high levels of interest in the TMK Dump Trailer Range.