Farmers back government’s RMA reforms
Farmers appear to be backing the Government's recent Resource Management Act (RMA) reforms announcement.
RURAL ORGANISATIONS are taking steps to ensure their voices are heard at council tables nationwide after polling closes in local body elections on October 12.
Federated Farmers has put out a manifesto and Horticulture NZ wants to hear from any grower candidates so they can raise their profile.
And a record number of Rural Women NZ members are standing, motivated by the need for better understanding by councils and district health boards of rural community challenges.
At least 14 Rural Women NZ members are seeking election in various regions; three are already certain of their seats, being unopposed.
Rural rates are a hot issue, particularly the disproportionate share of rates being shouldered by farmers, says Rural Women.
Federated Farmers chief executive Conor English says farmers’ practical perspective is needed on councils. “If you get this practical perspective you can get some good constructive outcomes,” he told Rural News. Councils can have some “fantastic staff” but some don’t understand the realities of farming.
A manifesto is useful for putting on the record what you want – and offering solutions to some challenges. It will be sent to the new crop of elected members nationwide.
Farmers appear to be backing the Government's recent Resource Management Act (RMA) reforms announcement.
For the first time, all the big names in agricultural drone technology are being brought together under one marquee at the National Fieldays.
Fonterra has announced an improved third quarter performance – with a profit after tax of $1.15 billion, up $119 million on the same period last year.
The Fieldays Innovation Awards competition has attracted a diverse and impressive array of innovations from across the primary industries, highlighting the growing importance of technology shaping the future of farming.
Coming to the fore following the carnage of Cyclone Gabrielle, Starlink became well known for providing internet access even in NZ's most inaccessible places.
From this winter farmers will have a greater choice of feed types and blend options than ever before, thanks to Farmlands' purchase of animal nutrition company SealesWinslow.
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