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Studies show that people who grow up on farms – especially dairy farms – have way fewer allergy and asthma problems than others.
Your old mate had to giggle at a recent media proclamation from the Waikato Regional Council. The local government body boldly claimed it is “taking a fresh approach to helping farmers with effluent management”.
Who would have thunk it? Winston Peters screeching on and on about the dangers of an imminent Asian invasion and takeover of N-Zed!
The Hound reckons the Greenies and tree huggers are not going to be too happy about recent reports that indicate organic produce is not necessarily better for the environment.
It seems that farmer/shareholder ownership of primary sector entities is almost worshipped in some quarters.
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy recently launched a new scheme to lift the productivity and profitability of sheep and beef farmers in Manawatu-Whanganui.
Bull prices are soaring and farmers are urged to insure against losses.
When French farmers are unhappy they take to the streets. Last week, 1000 tractors rolled into Paris as French farmers tried to clog up the capital’s roads in protest at plummeting food prices.
Australian farmers are piling pressure on the Opposition Labour Party to support the proposed free trade with China.
Consolidation in the deer industry in the last five years means mainly the more committed farmers are left, which is good for the industry, says Kris Orange.
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A conference just for the younger generation is one way the deer industry hopes to retain young people in deer farming.
Sheepmeat returns are softening and one analyst believes it’s all down to one part of the animal.
One of New Zealand’s great farming voices recently made his last broadcast and quietly slipped into retirement at age 65.
Different local councils offer various rates support schemes in situations of real hardship, but there is no one standard policy.
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