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COVID-19: Outlook for NZ primary exports uncertain
More uncertainty and challenges are the theme of MPI’s latest publication on the outlook for the primary sector.
Feds back GoDairy career pathway
Federated Farmers is backing an industry and government partnership helping Kiwis towards a career on dairy farms.
Ploughing ahead
A much scaled-down New Zealand Ploughing championship will be held near the Canterbury town of Kirwee in mid-July.
Campaign aims to attract NZers into dairy jobs
A $3.5 million programme aimed at helping Covid-19 affected workers into farming careers, has been launched.
Farmers have your back NZ — Editorial
OPINION: Uncertainty and challenges loom but don’t worry New Zealand, farmers have your back.
Covid-19 brings no joy to Happy Valley
Waikato's newest milk processor says Covid-19 has slowed progress on the $280 million project.
The challenges ahead for dairy
A Ministry of Primary Industries report says the 2020-21 season payout won’t be as high as last season.
Making good use of a crisis
One of New Zealand’s largest dairy farmers says the Covid-19 pandemic presents the country an opportunity to rethink its approach to on-farm sustainability.
Recovery better than expected
The global dairy outlook isn’t looking as dire as it was at the height of the Covid-19 crisis.
Hundreds of workers stranded
Hundreds of Pacific Islanders stranded in Central Otago during the Covid-19 lockdown may be facing a long wait until they can safely return home.