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India trip pays off

A business trip to India, organised by ANZ Bank, has generated new business for several primary produce customers who took part.

Federated Farmers is describing Budget 2013 as a 'steady as she goes' affair. While there is an increase in new operating spending, this $900 million increase is modest relative to total Government operating spending of $72 billion.

Farmers sought for Red Meat conference

ORGANISERS OF the annual Red Meat Sector Conference are hoping for increased farmer attendance.

Water storage should not be ‘political football’

IrrigationNZ says it's concerned about political rhetoric around water storage and a cross-political party agreement is needed to advance the issue.

Northland couple take the Steak … again

Chris and Karren Biddles from Northland have been named Grand Champions in the 2013 Beef + Lamb New Zealand Steak of Origin competition.

Farmers’ trip reveals Asian market challenges

An industry-backed trip to Asia has given Otago farmers Blair and Jane Smith a deeper understanding of the challenges facing marketers of New Zealand meat and dairy products.

Opportunities with bioenergy

A one-day conference in Rotorua this Thursday (May 16), supported by Federated Farmers, will take land owners through the economics of bioenergy, which could become a big part of New Zealand's energy future.

National Psa plan approved

A national management plan for dealing with the kiwifruit Psa virus has been formally approved by the Government, Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has announced.

Meet the Young Farmer finalists

The top seven Young Farmer Contestants are gearing up for the Grand Final of the 2013 ANZ Young Farmer Contest, May 16-18, in Auckland at Kumeu Showgrounds and SkyCity.

Safety under spotlight

Federated Farmers health and safety spokesperson Jeanette Maxwell will discuss the work to improve quad bike safety on farms and, more importantly, the Federation's steps towards reducing the rural suicide rate in FarmSafe's rural safety conference in Wellington next week.

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Shortage of wool lifts market

A slightly weaker NZ dollar, restricted wool supply and recent dearer wool markets in other countries aided the lift for most types at this weeks' South Island auction, says WSI's marketing executive, Paul Steel.

Puppies ready for biosecurity training

New detector dog puppies and a recruitment drive to hire 30 new quarantine inspectors proves biosecurity is a top priority for the government, says Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy.