Wrong focus
OPINION: Your old mate reckons townie Brooke van Velden, the Minister of Workplace (or is it Woke Place) Relations is…
The real winner of this year’s FMG Young Farmer Region-off have been the regional communities.
Farmer confidence has fallen despite the new Government repealing and rewriting some contentious regulations.
The global push to reduce farm methane emissions is threatening to become both a market trait and a trade barrier issue, warns Beef+Lamb NZ genetics specialist Dr Jason Archer.
Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) chief executive Nadine Tunley says the industry-good body’s support for growers has proven to be multifaceted.
Former Federated Farmers immigration spokesman and Waikato farmer Chris Lewis is questioning Immigration New Zealand's (INZ) accredited employer scheme.
Dairy farming leader Richard McIntyre is contesting the 2024 DairyNZ director elections.
Opportunities for passionate, future-focused farmers to apply their governance experience are available at DairyNZ, with the Board of Directors nominations now open.
Transport Minister Simeon Brown says the Government welcomes news that NZTA has begun work to replace nine priority bridges across New Zealand.
Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) worries New Zealand Post will stop providing mail services to the rural communities of Mapua and Upper Moutere.
Regional Development Minister Shane Jones is set to hold a series of nationwide summits to discuss regional priorities, aspirations and opportunities.
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The Insurance Council of New Zealand (ICNZ) is urging the Government to take a leadership role on climate adaptation and build New Zealand’s resilience against the impacts of climate change on lives and property.
The launch of the new Safer Rides incentive programme will see farmers encouraged to install crush protection devices (CPDs) on their quad bikes to help reduce harm on farm.
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) says documents released as part of the Government’s second emissions reduction plan consultation contain some positive elements, but also concerning ones.
The chair of state-owned AgResearch Paul Reynolds has stepped down.
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