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Rain gives farmers hope

Heavy weekend rain, in the lower eastern half of the North Island, will start to turn things around for farmers who have been facing a desperate situation with drought.

Ag’s biggest threat during COVID-19 pandemic

The biggest threat to the primary sector – right now – is if COVID-19 gets into a processing plant, says Mike Petersen, former special trade envoy and Beef + Lamb chair.

New director at Our Land and Water

Dr Jenny Webster-Brown will be the new director of the Our Land and Water National Science Challenge.

COVID-19: Meat plants’ capacity down, prices under threat

Alliance's plants have seen a 50% reduction in ovine capacity and a 30% reduction in bovine capacity.

Meat processor Alliance is warning farmers to brace for a drop in prices for their lamb and cattle.

Couple named Share Farmer of the Year

Sharemilkers and equity partners Ralph and Fleur Tompsett are Canterbury/North Otago’s Share Farmer of the Year.

COVID-19: Farmer lobby’s strength on display

Federated Farmers president Katie Milne says COVID-19 has highlighted the strength of the farmer lobby.

Tightened US rules an opportunity

NZ grass-fed beef could see an uptake under new US regulations.

OPINION: The updated US Department of Agriculture (USDA) rule for “grass-fed” or “pasture-fed” milk or meat is very restrictive.

Rain bringing some drought relief — Penny

While the uncertainty caused by COVID-19 continues, ran has brought some drought relief over the past week, says ASB senior rural economist Nathan Penny.

NZ agritech builds relationships

Building relationships with other Kiwi agtech leaders and innovators was a surprising outcome for some attending the high-profile evokeAG event in Melbourne last month.

A rock to both the NZ and Moroccan economies

Phosboucraa Foundation president Hagbouha Zoubeir.

New Zealand farmers probably do not realise the contribution they are making to the economic and community life of people in Southern Morocco, says Hajbouha Zoubeir, president, Phosboucraa Foundation.

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Proper water strategy vital

A long-term strategy is required for water storage, explains Todd Muller, National’s agriculture spokesman.

COVID-19 threatening global food security — UN

FAO director-general, Qu Dongyu is urging G20 countries to work to protect food value chains.

The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is urging leaders from G20 countries to take measures to keep global food systems working well.