Cut with care
OPINION: The new government has clearly signalled big cuts across the public service.
The Government has released a proposal to reduce agriculture emissions for consultation which includes farmers paying a core levy from 2025.
Central Otago deer farmer and veterinarian Amanda (Mandy) Bell has been elected chair of the Deer Industry NZ (DINZ) board.
Improved market conditions for venison are expected for the 2021 season, according to industry body Deer Industry NZ (DINZ).
Deer Industry NZ says it has beefed-up its farmer services by appointing Phil McKenzie as its new manager of farm performance.
Deer Industry NZ (DINZ) chief executive Dan Coup is moving on from the role after six years to become chief executive of the QEII National Trust from October 7.
While productivity on farm in the deer industry has improved, a question mark still hangs over the sector’s ability to get up to speed on sustainability and to connect better with policymakers.
The deer sector has joined a growing chorus of farming groups – and others – describing the Government’s targets for methane reductions as unrealistic.
OPINION: The new government has clearly signalled big cuts across the public service.
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