Displaying items by tag: CORONAVIRUS
Meat plants open – but processing will take longer
Meat companies have now put in place a set of protocols that will allow stock to be killed and processed during the COVID-19 lockdown.
COVID-19: Vegetable growers adapting quickly
Pukekohe vegetable growers are adapting quickly to the new COVID-19 restrictions, says Pukekohe Vegetable Growers Association president Kylie Faulkner.
Ag’s biggest threat during COVID-19 pandemic
The biggest threat to the primary sector – right now – is if COVID-19 gets into a processing plant, says Mike Petersen, former special trade envoy and Beef + Lamb chair.
Local fruit, vege home deliveries ok — MBIE
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) says door-to-door, local fruit and vegetable box deliveries can go ahead under COVID-19 Alert Level 4 restrictions.
Dairy’s corona hangover
The outbreak of COVID-19 is weighing on global market sentiment and the 2020 outlook.
COVID-19: Meat plants’ capacity down, prices under threat
Meat processor Alliance is warning farmers to brace for a drop in prices for their lamb and cattle.
COVID-19: Better than expected for Open Country Dairy
Open Country Dairy (OCD) says it’s operating in a near ‘business as usual’ state under Alert 4 restrictions.
COVID-19: Farmer lobby’s strength on display
Federated Farmers president Katie Milne says COVID-19 has highlighted the strength of the farmer lobby.
Rain bringing some drought relief — Penny
While the uncertainty caused by COVID-19 continues, ran has brought some drought relief over the past week, says ASB senior rural economist Nathan Penny.
COVID-19: Fonterra making hand sanitiser
As New Zealand faces a nation-wide shortage of hand sanitiser, Fonterra is chipping in to produce the precious resource.
