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COVID-19: Butchers now allowed to process pork
Butchers can now process pork, but only for supply to supermarkets and other retailers.
Farmers adapt well to new sales model
Fonterra’s rural service subsidiary, Farm Source says farmer shareholders are adapting well to its new trading model under COVID-19 restrictions.
COVID-19: Virus hits rural medical practices
Questions are being raised about the level of medical care rural New Zealanders can access under COVID-19 alert level 4 restrictions.
Rural midwives call for more PPE
The NZ College of Midwives is looking at how to get protective gear – such as masks and gloves out to rural midwives.
Red meat exports top $921 million in February
COVID-19 had little impact on NZ sheepmeat and beef exports in February, says the Meat Industry Association (MIA).
Primary sector responds to COVID-19 challenge
MPI director general Ray Smith has praised the country’s farming leaders for their response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Raw milk supplier ploughs on
It's business as usual for Timaru raw milk suppliers Stuart and Andrea Weir as the country is in total COVID-19 lockdown.
COVID-19: Farming keeps the economy ticking
An analysis by two Christchurch economists has underlined the value of the farming sector to the country during the Level 4 COVID-19 lockdown.
Pork farmers want butchers to start trading
Pig farmers want the Government to allow independent butchers to resume trading immediately and help avoid an animal welfare crisis on farms.
Seeka seeking workers
Anyone in the Te Puke area who is fit to work and wants a job can probably have one tomorrow, says Seeka chief executive Michael Franks.
