PC1 Dilemma
OPINION: All eyes are on the Government as Waikato farmers seek urgent help to fend off the controversial Plan Change 1 (PC1), designed to manage nutrient discharges into waterways in the region.
OPINION: After a run of bad polls and mixed economic news, PM Christopher Luxon was no doubt hoping for a bit of luck.
The Hound doubts the PM expected that luck to arrive wearing a hoodie and posting racist Tik Toks in the wee small hours after having a few.
But Tākuta Ferris might be just the loose cannon Luxon needs as the next election appears over the horizon.
Ferris embodies the radical, unfit-for-office image many middle voters have of The Māori Party, which also embodies Labour leader Chris Hipkins’ worst nightmare, because anyone that can count knows Labour will need Te Pati Māori and the Greens to form a viable government.
However, Luxon can’t afford to sit back, ironing his suit and waxing his head in anticipation of his victory speech in the election – the poor polls are shouting, “must try harder!”
The avocado sector is entering the new season with a larger crop and positive market opportunities.
New Zealand growers have always adapted to changing conditions, but one challenge is steadily gaining ground across the horticulture sector: resistance.
Blueberries have the potential to become a major horticultural export, earning up to $150 million within the next three to five years.
Twenty five secondary school students from around New Zealand recently completed a three day residential programme designed to explore career opportunities across the food and fibre production supply chain.
Conversions of sheep and beef farms to forestry have slowed, however new research from Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) suggests land of value for food production remains at risk.
OPINION: A simpler, clearer, more effective Recognised Seasonal Employer (RSE) scheme.

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