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Massey's best ag students for 2021

Head of Massey's school of Agriculture and Environment Paul Kenyon.

Massey University's agricultural students have responded well to online learning in the present Covid-19 environment.

Mandatory meat sector vaccines still up in the air

Covid-19 vaccinator Leanne Allnutt administers a jab to Roddy Brown of Blue Mountain Station on a recent visit to the Mackenzie County station by a team from the South Canterbury DHB last month.

Mandatory vaccination against Covid-19 for meat sector workers is still up in the air.

'State-sanctioned theft'!

Reaction to the Government's mandated Three Waters reform has been strong in provincial NZ, with regional Labour MPs such as Rangitata's Jo Luxton feeling the wrath of local sentiment.

Government plans to push through its controversial three waters reforms - taking over the control of water services and assets from local councils - has been labelled theft.

Farm costs soar!

Federated Farmers dairy section chair Chris Lewis.

Days after Fonterra lifted the forecast milk price mid-point to a record level, farmers have been hit with sharp increases in fertiliser prices.

Wool merger important to industry's future success

Derek Daniell is a leading ram breeder based in the Wairarapa.

OPINION: It’s hard work as a strong wool grower but I firmly believe New Zealand wool is on its way to reinventing itself.

Tourism reset could hurt agricultural exporters

A proposal to reduce future international tourism visitor numbers could create problems for agricultural exporters.

The Government’s proposal to reduce future international tourism visitor numbers post Covid-19 to concentrate on higher spending visitors may solve one problem but create others, according to Lincoln University researchers.

Flowers for mental health

United Flower Growers are working on a campaign for mental health funds.

United Flower Growers (UFG) have teamed up with florists across New Zealand and the NZ Peony Society to campaign for mental health funds.

Council and health providers work together on vaccination plans

Southland District Mayor Gary Tong and Gore District Mayor Tracy Hicks will be taking part in a farmgate vaccination tour next week.

Southern councils and health providers are joining forces to make it easier for rural communities to get vaccinated.

Feds remain opposed to 'Three waters' reform

Federated Farmers president Andrew Hoggard.

The Government's decision to push through its 'Three Waters' reforms despite widespread opposition is being slammed by farmers and politicians.

Pāmu and Westpac ink ‘green’ loan

Westpac NZ and Pāmu claim they have signed New Zealand’s most comprehensive Sustainability-Linked Loan to date, also the largest in the agricultural sector, and the first involving a state-owned enterprise.