Arable advocacy?
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Tiny creatures in soil that attack plants have been seen to survive for at least three years stored in dry conditions in a recent AgResearch study.
Mid-Canterbury enjoys a direct relationship between water use and employment, says Federated Farmers.
The farming sector has its head in the sand if it doesn’t realise water is a huge issue waiting to be tackled, says Labour’s primary industries spokesperson Damien O’Connor.
The $5.6 billion horticulture industry is a big contributor to New Zealand’s economic wellbeing.
Federated Farmers says its ‘Farmers’ Manifesto’ challenges political parties in the upcoming general election to take a “sensible, practical and affordable” approach to tackling issues of high importance to its members.
Ten years ago 80% of the carpets sold in New Zealand were wool; now it is only about 15% of carpet sales, says Cavalier chief executive officer Paul Alston.
Ravensdown chair John Henderson has added the co-op’s weight to a pledge by New Zealand farming leaders to help make our rivers swimmable for future generations.
Any initiative that helps train health professionals ready and willing to work in rural communities is good, says Michelle Thompson, chief executive of Rural Health Alliance Aotearoa New Zealand (RHAANZ).
“A blunt instrument that is unclear in its purpose.”
Rural Women NZ says faster rollout of broadband and more mobile towers will improve connectivity to rural homes.
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A farmer-made video opposing Labour’s proposed water tax has garnered praise and support.
Farmers say future water storage capability in Hawke’s Bay is now in doubt.
While the All Blacks were well into planning their end-of-year tour, another group of Kiwis headed to the northern hemisphere in the middle of July during the European summer.
Move over celebrities, here come the two ‘Kiwifruit Brothers’.
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