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Aiming for future rural contractors

RCNZ chief executive Andrew Olsen says the programme's aim is to support trainees in becoming skilled agricultural machinery operators.

Rural Contractors New Zealand (RCNZ) has launched a new reward and recognition programme for trainee contractors.

Better online learning

techenabledlearning.nz is providing technology-enabled learning resources and information to educators and providers in the primary sector.

A new website is providing technology-enabled learning resources and information to educators and providers in the primary sector.

Farm assurance scheme grows

Nick Beeby says the number of NZFAP-registered suppliers has grown by more than 700 over the last year.

More than 8,000 farm businesses are now signed up to the New Zealand Farm Assurance (NZFAP) programme – along with several red meat and wool companies.

His bark could be worse than his bite

Farmers are advised to check with their vets that their dogs' vaccinations include kennel cough.

With canine cough having a resurgence around the country the Veterinary Council of New Zealand (VCNZ) is reminding dog owners to keep an eye out for symptoms.

Toxoplasmosis a major cause of abortion in ewes

Toxoplasmosis the second most common cause of abortion in sheep.

Toxoplasmosis is the second most common cause of abortion in sheep.

Is solar farming an option?

Solar farms provides farmers with the opportunity to diversify income while continuing to graze livestock.

A local energy company is working with NZ farmers wanting to combine grazing livestock with hosting solar farms on their land.

Turning trash into fertiliser

Soil scientist and worm specialist Michael Quintern says his company is currently preventing 250,000 tonnes of organic waste from entering landfills every year.

Taupo is the home of the world's largest vermicomposting operation.

Taxing agriculture defies logic

OPINION: Having attended the webinars, meetings and reading the information, I am none the wiser as to why the world's most emissions efficient farmers are being taxed for emissions and by how much.

Government urged to implement report's recommendations

LGNZ says it’s clear that one size does not fit all when it comes to water reforms in our rural communities.

OPINION: Local Government NZ (LGNZ) has long advocated for privately owned rural water supplies to stay in community ownership - as part of the Three Waters Reform.