Displaying items by tag: PAMU

Breeding better and more efficient sheep is the major focus of a Pāmu (formerly Landcorp) farm in the Central North Island.

OPINION: With things in NZ as tight as they are, your old mate is astounded the coalition Governmnt hasn't yet dumped the eternal underperformer Landcorp and put the $2 billion investment to better use.

State-owned farmer Pamu (brand name for Landcorp) recorded a net loss after tax of $26 million for year ending June 30, 2024, compared to a $9m loss the prior year.

The new chairman of state farmer Landcorp (Pāmu) John Rae says the business is a unique asset.

More than 200 working dogs from Pamu farms around the country are the first to provide their DNA to Massey University for a project to protect the future of the New Zealand working dog breeds.

ASB and Pāmu are joining forces with a new Sustainable Progress Initiatives programme designed to accelerate industry-good projects with social and environmental benefits for New Zealand’s agricultural sector.

Nine lucky school leavers passionate about farming will join Pamu for a two-year journey into agriculture, living and working at Pamu farm, Aratiatia near Taupo.

State farmer Pamu has appointed Ash-Leigh Campbell as an associate director and observer on its board.

OPINION: The Hound reckons the powers at Landcorp (or as they/them like to call themselves, Pāmu) are coming under the microscope with the new government in place.

OPINION: The Government is sending a clear signal to state-owned farming giant, Pamu (Landcorp) that things must change.