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E-bikes and drones may bring insurance woes

Thousands of drone and e-bike owners are being warned to check their insurance policies.

Thousands of Kiwi drone and e-bike owners are being warned to check their insurance policies.

US subsidies cause Aussie angst

Australian farmers are unhappy with the US Government’s US$12 billion in new subsidies to farmers caught up in trade wars triggered by President Trump.

Aussies get $500m extra drought relief

Drought-stricken NSW farmers will get a further A$500 million of state assistance.

Drought-stricken New South Wales farmers are welcoming an extra A$500 million in state government aid. 99% of the state is now in drought.

Appeals lodged on Psa case

If the current ruling stands the government will be liable for many millions of dollars in compensation.

The Crown will appeal the High Court’s decision that the government was negligent in allowing kiwifruit vine-killing disease Psa into the country.

Footy and fractionation fan hangs up boots

Rugby played a big role in New Zealand gaining a world-leading soil scientist, Professor Mike Hedley.

Change key to Westland’s survival

Westland Milk chair Pete Morrison says any changes would be voted on by shareholders.

Dairy co-op Westland Milk must change in order to survive, says Christchurch investment advisor Grant Williamson.

Wool Summit good start — Feds

The proof of the pudding will be in the eating following the Wool Summit, says Feds meat and wool industry group chairman Miles Anderson.

Wool changes must be industry-led – Shadbolt

The Wool Summit had an air of collaboration and an understanding of the need to consolidate the industry, says Wools of New Zealand chairman Mark Shadbolt.

Wool industry needs restructuring

Long-time wool man Derrick Millton believes there is ‘no other way’.

The wool industry has to be restructured; there is no other way, says prominent grower Derrick Millton.

Hort sector’s growing Labour pains

Horticultural NZ chief executive Mike Chapman addressing the industry’s annual conference.

Coming changes in labour relations law represent “a real crisis point” for all New Zealand businesses, says Horticulture NZ chief executive Mike Chapman.