A step too far
OPINION: For years, the ironically named Dr Mike Joy has used his position at Victoria University to wage an activist-style…
World Health Day brings an opportunity to reflect on the unique challenges rural communities face in accessing healthcare, infrastructure, and services essential to their overall wellness.
Those who don’t know Southland could be excused for not understanding that the province is in the midst of a drought, according local farmer Dean Rabbidge who is also Federated Farmers local Meat and Wool chair.
The health of agricultural workers exposed to harmful airborne chemicals is in the spotlight, with one company introducing New Zealand-first technology to limit exposure and help meet the need for increased protection.
New Zealand pig farmers are being encouraged to have their say on a proposal to sign an agreement with the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) to help protect the sector in the event of a biosecurity incursion.
The recent storm on the East Coast has disproportionally affected Māori farms in the region.
Farmers on the East Coast are busy trying to get out on their farms and assess and repair the damage caused by the recent storm event.
Another ‘nutty’ idea could lead to a brand-new almond industry in New Zealand.
Beekeepers, honey producers and others from across the apiculture industry will gather at Christchurch’s new convention centre on Thursday 30 June and Friday 1 July for the 2022 Apiculture New Zealand Conference and Trade Exhibition.
The final Grand Finalists for the 2022 FMG Junior Young Farmer of the Year and AgriKidsNZ competitions have been found at the Northern Regional Final held on Saturday.
Tim Dangen has secured himself the final spot at the FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final for Season 54.
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New Zealand fresh produce software provider Radford Software has partnered with Australian asparagus producer and distributor Raffa Fields to implement a packhouse system entirely remotely.
Biosecurity New Zealand says it is working with its primary sector partners after a single confirmed egg mass belonging to the moth pest fall armyworm was found in Tauranga.
Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds says the Government’s declaration of a drought in Southland is big on talk, but small on funding support.
Plant & Food Research will be leading a national team of research looking at native honey composition and the characteristics that appeal most to consumers.
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