Displaying items by tag: CORONAVIRUS
Oz warning on Covid-19 scams
People reeling from the effects of Covid-19 have one more thing to worry about.
$12.1m Government loan for wood processor
Tairāwhiti’s wood processing sector will receive funding through the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) to support the local economy amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Ahuwhenua Trophy events cancelled
The Ahuwhenua Trophy field days and awards dinner planned for Māori farmers and horticulturalists has been cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Westland Milk unveils Covid-19 strategy
Westland Milk Products says Covid-19 is causing “minimal disruption” to its supply chains, with the company working to meet rising demand from China.
Locally-grown feed available - Feds
Latest forecasts suggest New Zealand’s arable farmers have to date been less affected than other primary industry sectors by COVID-19 and the drought.
No shareholder meetings for Fonterra
Coronavirus is forcing Fonterra to cancel its farmer shareholder meetings to discuss its interim results.
Questionable future — Editorial
OPINION: The word uncertainty has taken on a new meaning for farmers in the past six months.
Farmers applaud Government for Covid-19 support package
The Government’s Covid-19 economic support package is being praised by Federated Farmers.
Support farmers to support the economy — Nats
National’s Agriculture spokesperson, Todd Muller is urging banks to better support farmers amid the Covid-19 outbreak.
B+LNZ suspends all events
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) is suspending all events due to Covid-19.
