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YOUR OLD mate, and others, noticed it was Minister Fix-it (notice how Nova-Pay is no longer making bad headlines), the ubiquitous Steven Joyce, whom PM John Key sent in to to sort out the mess at Fonterra.
It was apparent from early-on that Fonterra’s handling of the issue was a disaster and someone had to get things back on track. Clearly, that someone was not the Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy, whose performance during the recent meat certification issue was viewed as less than convincing.
Managing director of Woolover Ltd, David Brown, has put a lot of effort into verifying what seems intuitive, that keeping newborn stock's core temperature stable pays dividends by helping them realise their full genetic potential.
Within the next 10 years, New Zealand agriculture will need to manage its largest-ever intergenerational transfer of wealth, conservatively valued at $150 billion in farming assets.
Boutique Waikato cheese producer Meyer Cheese is investing in a new $3.5 million facility, designed to boost capacity and enhance the company's sustainability credentials.
OPINION: The Government's decision to rule out changes to Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) that would cost every farmer thousands of dollars annually, is sensible.
Compensation assistance for farmers impacted by Mycoplama bovis is being wound up.
Selecting the reverse gear quicker than a lovestruck boyfriend who has met the in-laws for the first time, the Coalition Government has confirmed that the proposal to amend Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) charged against farm utes has been canned.
