Displaying items by tag: CORONAVIRUS
PFG shows farmers and customers the love
At this year's National Fieldays, the Power Group (PFG) set out to thank farmers and contractors for their efforts in keeping the country going through Covid in 2020 with a 'We Love Farmers' theme.
Questions over Govt's Covid strategy
China demands, NZ delivers
Meat Industry Association chair John Loughlin says China is one of the most demanding export markets in the world.
Bull sales continue in lockdowns
A hybrid auction platform launched during last year's Covid lockdown is allowing beef and dairy bull sales across the North Island to continue.
Benefits of shovel ready projects
OPINION: As I write, our nation has returned to lockdowns and it has given me time to reflect on all we have accomplished in the year since the Covid-19 pandemic hit this country hard.
Solid result for Arla despite Covid
European co-operative Arla Foods says it has delivered financial results and branded sales volumes at the top end of expectations, despite challenges posed by Covid-19.
Alliance Group's online sales surge
Online sales via Alliance Group’s online red meat delivery channel puresouthshop.com have grown significantly during the Covid-19 alert level restrictions.
Strategy for Delta
The dairy industry, along with all primary sectors, are going to have to be very proactive and innovative over the next two to three years to deal with the uncertainties created by Covid-19.
Farmers at ease with borders
We're very understanding on what's being put in place. That's the feedback that DairyNZ has been getting from farmers just prior to a government requirement that all essential workers, including dairy farmers, crossing the border into Auckland region must get a weekly Covid test.
School fruit & veggies redistributed to charities
Free fruit and vegetables normally delivered to schools are being redistributed to charities during the current lockdown.