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Wool attracts mixed support

New Zealand Wool Services International Limited's CEO John Dawson reports that targeted buying saw some types well supported at the North Island auction.

Sweet opportunities for locals

30 hectares of mānuka will be initially planted on Northland College land – an initiative that provides current and future employment opportunities for Kaikohe people.

This week marked the first day of work for 11 Work and Income clients, who will be developing Northland College's mānuka plantation site.

Applications open for Rural Women New Zealand and Access Scholarship

Wendy McGowan, national president of Rural Women New Zealand.

A $3000 education scholarship is available for health professionals with an interest in the rural sector.

HortNZ welcomes dam progress

HortNZ natural resources and environment manager Chris Keenan.

Horticulture New Zealand has welcomed the announcement of the progress made in funding for the Ruataniwha Dam project in Hawke's Bay.

Expect more gains in nutrient management — Ballance

Ballance Agri-Nutrients is confident that Sustainable Dairying: Water Accord targets around nutrient data collection and efficiency reporting will continue to lift.

Ruataniwha scheme now in position to proceed

Federated Farmers Hawkes Bay provincial president Will Foley.

Federated Farmers is thrilled the Ruataniwha Water Storage scheme has made another significant step towards hitting go.

Contractors reminded about biosecurity

When cleaning, there should be no remaining visible soil or plant matter. Photo: Environment Canterbury.

The recent incursion of the invasive weed velvetleaf is a timely reminder of the importance of biosecurity and machinery hygiene practices.

Velvetleaf inspections nearing end

Velvetleaf inspections in Southland will continue until the end of this week.

New PGP Investment Advisory Panel chair announced

Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy (pictured) has welcomed John Parker as the new chair of the Primary Growth Partnership's independent Investment Advisory Panel.

Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has welcomed John Parker as the new chair of the Primary Growth Partnership's independent Investment Advisory Panel (IAP).

Farm salaries hold firm

Federated Farmers dairy industry group chair, Andrew Hoggard (pictured), says the results don't come as a surprise.

Dry stock farmers' salaries have seen strong growth in the last year, according to Federated Farmers and Rabobank's 2015-16 employee remuneration report.