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‘Virtual Farmy Army’ in action

Federated Farmers adverse events spokesperson Katie Milne says farmers in need should not feel they have to battle tough odds on their own.

Implications of Wellington port damage

Wellington port damage. Photo: @abe_leach on Twitter.

Heaven forbid what would have happened to people working in buildings at the Wellington Port.

Guy tours quake-affected areas

Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy is today meeting with farmers in Kaikoura and North Canterbury to see and hear at first hand the issues they are facing as a result on the massive earthquake.

Farmlands says delays possible

Farmlands chief executive Peter Reidie says say their first priority has been people – staff and shareholders and they are providing co-ordinated assistance to the affected communities through Federated Farmers.

TPP Act sends important signal

Although it is in “cold storage” for now, there is always hope for the Trans Pacific Partnership, says trade expert Stephen Jacobi.

Stay away from river, civil defence warns

The Canterbury Civil Defence Group is advising people to stay away from the Hapuku River.

Aussie farm labour website eyes NZ

AgDraft founders Ella Shannon and Grace Brennan.

The creators of an Australian website that matches onfarm jobs with available workers hopes to launch in New Zealand soon.

Figuring out farm financial management

The farming sector has long been under-served by good financial management and planning systems, say Figured chief executive Dave Dodds. He says his company is on a mission to change that.

Dairy sector attracts overseas investors

KPMG’s Ian Proudfoot believes NZ agribusiness needs partners well connected and if a Chinese partner can do this, that is positive.

Dairy and milk processing are the New Zealand destinations for overseas investors’ wealth -- not sheep and beef, says a report on cash inflows of the last two years.