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The latest in rural communications will again be high on the agenda at the East Coast Farming Expo.
Sheep and cow numbers fell but beef cattle numbers rose last year.
NZ Kiwifruit Growers (NZKGI) is creating a new role of labour coordinator as it envisages another seasonal labour shortage this year.
A permanent solution to the harvest labour shortage problem is needed for the apple industry, claims a sector spokesman.
Rural insurer FMG has lifted the lid on its claims for quad crashes.
Environment Canterbury says the Nutrient Management and Waitaki Plan Change, Plan Change 5 to the Land & Water Regional Plan, will take effect on February 1.
An announcement of increased rural broadband and mobile coverage has been welcomed by the sector organisations, but they say more is needed.
Innovative new products using wool and hemp fibre will be developed under a new partnership between NZ Yarn and Hemp NZ.
Industry input is welcome as the government reviews the Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) system this year.
The executive director of the Dairy Companies Association of NZ (DCANZ), Kimberly Crewther, will fly to Europe in the next few days.
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The public are a lot more aware and educated about water and the environment, according to IrrigationNZ’s newly appointed chief executive Elizabeth Soal.
Farmers are supporting a bill from National’s Nathan Guy to introduce harsher penalties and offences for those who deliberately contaminate food.
The problems at Taratahi were laid open, prior to its interim liquidation in December, in August last year.
Minister of Education Chris Hipkins concedes the timing of the Taratahi interim liquidation is tough, especially for students and staff, and he says supporting them is a top priority.
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