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EPA back at Fieldays

The Environmental Protection Authority are heading back to the National Fieldays later this week.

The Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) says it aims to highlight innovation and empower people to act now in the interests of the planet with its Sharing Shed exhibit at this year’s National Fieldays.

Published in Agribusiness

'Sign up for connectivity help'

Federated Farmers telecommunications spokesperson Richard McIntyre.

Farmers struggling with poor internet connectivity are being urged to take advantage of a new government scheme.

Published in General News

Newly-elected director ready to help co-op perform better

New Fonterra director Alison Watters (left) chats with fellow director Bruce Hassall at the co-op's annual meeting in Rotorua earlier this month.

New Fonterra director Alison Watters is looking forward to helping extract the best performance from the co-operative.

Published in General News

A game of three halves

Former Fonterra director Donna Smit says it’s been a privilege to serve on the co-op board.

Former Fonterra director Donna Smit's six-year tenure on the board can be best described as a game of three halves.

Published in General News

New capital structure by end of March 2023 - Fonterra

Fonterra's new capital structure should be implemented in late March 2023, the co-op says.

Fonterra says its new capital structure should be implemented in late March next year provided relevant preparations are completed.

Published in General News

Pottinger adds a bit of Italian

Pottinger's acquisition of Italian manufacturer MaterMacc Spa will expand the company's existing range of seed drills to now include precision seeding technology.

Austrian grassland, cultivation and seeding manufacturer Pöttinger has added to its product portfolio for arable farming – with the acquisition of Italian manufacturer MaterMacc Spa.

Published in Machinery & Products

Mowers cut it for contractor

Goodin Ag favour Krone mowers as they handle the harsh local conditions, where rocks and undulations are common.

Mark and Samantha Goodin operate Goodin Ag, a Taranaki-based contracting business that was started by Mark’s father back in 1979.

Published in Machinery & Products

Lisa shows how it's done

A new biosecurity and traceability plan for the recent Carterton A&P show ensured that cattle attending the event were adequately managed from a NAIT perspective.

Months in the making and with endorsement from OSPRI, lifestyler champion Lisa Berthold devised and implemented a new biosecurity and traceability plan for the recent Carterton A&P show.

Published in Management