Fonterra unveils third major investment
Fonterra is investing $150 million on a new cool store at its Whareroa site in Taranaki.
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We catch up with Rural News senior reporter Peter Burke and get a rundown on some of the key stories making headlines in the paper this week.
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Good news for New Zealand dairy farmers – whole milk and skim milk powder prices rose in the overnight Global Dairy Trade (GDT) auction.
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Over the last two decades, the days of combi machines for spreading and raking grass have disappeared, with manufacturers and end users realising that dedicated machines lead to far better results.
NZ dairy industry needs FTAs quickly
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First up to the podium at the recent Tractor and Machinery Association (TAMA) Conference in Wellington, Minster for Agriculture, Todd McClay, reflected on a difficult 12 months, but hinted at signs that things were turning the corner, saying “when ag does well, New Zealand does well”.
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Former Fonterra CEO dies
Former Fonterra chief executive Theo Spierings passed away in the Netherlands over the weekend.
Southland farmers want Fish & Game reprimanded
Southland farmers want the Government to strip Fish & Game of their advocacy function and refocus the organisation on the…OSPRI writes off $17m over botched traceability system
Animal disease management agency OSPRI has written off nearly $17 million after a botched attempt to launch a new integrated…Taranaki piggery goes solar
Installing 400 solar panels at their Taranaki piggery and cropping operation will have significant environmental, financial and animal welfare benefits…Ruralco slumps to second straight loss
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Fonterra trims board size
Fonterra’s board has been reduced to nine - comprising six farmer-elected and three appointed directors.
Deerstalkers urge a review of firearm safety training
Five hunting-related shootings this year is prompting a call to review firearm safety training for licencing.
Boost for hort exports
The horticulture sector is a big winner from recent free trade deals sealed with the Gulf states, says Associate Agriculture Minister Nicola Grigg.
Eroding share of milk worries Fonterra shareholders
Fonterra shareholders are concerned with a further decline in the co-op’s share of milk collected in New Zealand.
Better animal genetic gain system
A governance group has been formed, following extensive sector consultation, to implement the recommendations from the Industry Working Group's (IWG) final report and is said to be forming a 'road map' for improving New Zealand's animal genetic gain system.
Managing risk for sharemilkers, contract milkers
Free workshops focused on managing risk in sharefarming got underway last week.
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Upcoming farmer meetings with PM 'to boost confidence'
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will be fronting farmers at three large public meetings organised by Federated Farmers over the coming…
Feds, Westpac butt heads over emissions reduction targets
Federated Farmers and a major Australian-owned bank are at loggerheads over emissions reduction targets set for New Zealand farmer clients.The show is on!
It was bringing in a new Canterbury A&P Association (CAPA) show board, more in tune with the CAPA general committee,…Forestry cuts into stock numbers
There is an urgent need for the Government to put a limit on the sale of farms for forestry -…National catchment advocacy group elects first chair
A North Canterbury farmer has been elected as the first chair of Aotearoa New Zealand Catchment Communities (ANZCC).Machinery & Products
Seed drills carry a new distributor head
Väderstad’s Rapid A 400-800S, Rapid A 600-800C, Spirit 400C/S and Spirit 600-900C/S pneumatic seed drills have received a new distributor…
Solid performer at a sharp price
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