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EPA aware of concerns around paraquat use

In Australia, debate is raging around paraquat and a potential risk of Parkinson’s disease.

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) says it is aware of the concern around paraquat use being linked to a potential risk of Parkinson's disease.

Low methane genetics by 2026?

LIC is trying to breed more climate-friendly cows that produce less methane.

New Zealand farmers could have access to low methane elite genetics by 2026.

'China and' strategy

Trade Minister Todd McClay says the Chinese market remains soft and consumers are more cautious in their buying patterns, but he says there are still many opportunities for New Zealand.

Major shift in trade deal focus

Todd McClay says the notion of an FTA is a “fairly old” concept.

The days of high quality, ambitious comprehensive Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) are over, says Trade Minister Todd McClay.

Farmer woes

Damage to a road post-Cyclone Gabrielle.

Wairoa Mayor Craig Little says things are still not back to normal for farmers in his district and they are still suffering from problems caused by Cyclone Gabrielle.

The small east coast township of Wairoa is still waiting for an apology from the Hawke's Bay Regional Council (HBRC) following the devastating floods which hit the town in June and damaged hundreds of houses.

Funding round opens for Greenhouse Gas Inventory Research

The annual funding round for the Greenhouse Gas Inventory Research (GHGIR) fund is now open.

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) says it is seeking research proposals to help improve New Zealand’s reporting of greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture, forestry, and other land uses.

$91m for Hawke's Bay local road recovery

Wairoa Mayor Craig Little says Hawke's Bay councils were heartened by the outcome of a recent meeting with NZTA chair Simon Bridges.

The Government is allocating $91 million for Hawke’s Bay’s local roading recovery this year.

KiwiHarvest celebrates 13 million kg of rescued food

KiwiHarvest chief executive Angela Calver.

Food rescue organisation, KiwiHarvest, recently celebrated a major milestone.

Alliance chair spells out requisite skills for incoming directors

Meat co-operative Alliance Group is looking for directors who can demonstrate strong alignment to its long-term vision, according to chair Mark Wynne.

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IHC calf & rural scheme making a difference

Members of IHC’s North Canterbury Kapa Haka ropu performed at Ngai Tahu’s Te Whenua Hou farm in North Canterbury.

South Island agribusinesses Ngai Tahu Farming and PGG Wrightson were able to see first-hand the fruits of their continued support of IHC recently when members of IHC’s North Canterbury Kapa Haka ropu performed at Ngai Tahu’s Te Whenua Hou farm in North Canterbury.