A step too far
OPINION: For years, the ironically named Dr Mike Joy has used his position at Victoria University to wage an activist-style…
NESTLED ALONG the coast of northern Hawke’s Bay lies a historic pioneering farm that next month will open its grounds to support a local charity.
HIGH COMMODITY prices doubled the annual profit of corporate farmer Rural Equities Ltd in the last financial year.
PETER KENDALL has resigned the presidency of the World Farmers’ Organisation (WFO) after being appointed chairman of UK levy body Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB).
BEEF AND pig farmers are the winners in a new trade deal between Canada and the EU, but it spells bad news for cheese makers in Canada and the US.
THE KIWIFRUIT Claim was due to be lodged with the High Court in Wellington late last week (Oct 17).
APPLICATIONS FOR FMG's agriculture scholarships are now open and will this year include school leavers looking to study ag-based degrees at Waikato University.
HAWKE'S BAY growers and farmers need to commit to the Ruataniwha Water Storage Scheme soon because the project's backers need assurances of uptake before Christmas, says IrrigationNZ.
ALMOST ONE-QUARTER of agriculture, forestry, and fishery workers had a work-related injury claim accepted by ACC in 2013, Statistics New Zealand says.
THE WORLD’S largest robotic dairy farm under one roof has swung into operation in South Canterbury.
LINCOLN AGRITECH Ltd is celebrating 50 years of researching and encouraging agricultural engineering.
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FIVE OF New Zealand's leading farmers have been chosen to join an international discussion around global food security, ahead of the G20 Leaders' Summit in Australia next month.
OUR PRIMARY industries need bright people: those with a strong work ethic and determination to excel, who can build a future for themselves and their families.
Monday, 20 October 2014 12:36
Agriculture sector will require bright people on and off the farm
Rural News Group
OUR PRIMARY industries need bright people: those with a strong work ethic and determination to excel, who can build a future for themselves and their families.
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FARMERS’ PROBLEMS caused by the drop in Fonterra’s forecast milk solid payout are best tackled head-on with agribusiness management training, says Primary ITO, which offers courses in this discipline.
The need is urgent to review and revise budgets and monitor cashflow to ensure debt levels don’t rise unnecessarily. Spending cuts, increasing milk production and generally improving onfarm performance are among the options.
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