Top Performing Farms Thrive Despite 27% Increase in Operating Costs
The cost of running a New Zealand farm is now 27% higher than it was before Covid, putting sustained pressure on profitability acrfoss the sector, according to new ANZ research.
A fundraising initiative, backed by local businesses, has been organised at ANZ Morrinsville branch to raise funds for the Cancer Society.
The fundraising raffle offers a selection of prizes donated by Farm Source, DairyNZ, Tatua, Fonterra, LIC, Vet Clinic, Farmlands, FIL, GEA, and Agrihealth, Donaghys, Westmorland Estate Limited and PGG Wrightson among others.
Tickets are sold at ANZ Morrinsville for $2 each but the buyer also has the option of purchasing three tickets for $5.
Organisers say all proceeds will go directly to the Cancer Society, helping fund vital services and support for those affected by cancer in the community.
The fundraising is part of Daffodil Day - an annual fundraising campaign for the Cancer Society held on the last Friday of August, which is August 29th this year. The campaign raises funds for cancer research, support services, and prevention programs.
On August 29th, a barbeque will be done by the ANZ agribusiness team outside their premises.
Organisers are urging the community to buy raffle tickets and help them raise money for a worthy cause.
Farmers will get an opportunity to hear about the latest developments in sheep genetics at the Sheep Breeder Forum this May.
Specialist horticulture and viticulture weather forecasters Metris says the incoming Cyclone Vaianu is likely to impact growers across the country.
A group of old Otago uni mates with a love of South Island back-country have gone the lengths of Waiau Toa Clarence from source to sea. Tim Fulton, who joined the group in the final fun to the river mouth, tells their story.
Operating with a completely different format from conventional tractors and combine harvesters, the NEXAT prime mover combines all steps of crop production in one modular carrier vehicle, from tillage, through seeding to harvesting.
Reports of severe weather forecast to move over the vast majority of New Zealand’s kiwifruit orchards this weekend will be very concerning for a significant number of growers.
Seeka chief executive Michael Franks says while it's still early days in terms of the kiwifruit harvest, things are looking pretty good.

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