Have your say
Last issue we asked Rural News readers whether they supported the Groundswell NZ protests on Friday 16 July.
Rural News is keen to hear your views about what's happening in the sector.
Over the next few issues, we will be running different farmer polls asking for feedback on various topics.
This week's question is about farmer representation...
Do you believe that farming leaders are standing up enough to the Government over new regulations and rules it wants to introduce on the sector? Yes or no.
To vote, go to: https://bit.ly/2TGf37X
Ravensdown South Island shareholders have voted Jane Smith to the co-operative board for a three-year term.
Federated Farmers say Environment Canterbury's decision to declare a 'nitrate emergency' is a shameless political stunt that won't help anyone.
Academic and former Fonterra director Nicola Shadbolt has been elected as LIC director.
New Zealand Winegrowers chief executive Philip Gregan has announced his plans to retire in June 2026, marking 43 years of service to the New Zealand wine industry.
It's 100 years for the Hoban family’s Parham Hill Corriedale stud and times continue to change.
Farmers want the Government to scrap controversial freshwater rules that "put river spirits and ideology ahead of practical water use", says Federated Farmers board member Mark Hooper.
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