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Victory Against GM Golden Rice And Bt Eggplant In The Philippines Court, A Crucial Win In The Global Fight Against GMOs
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 05:14:21 +1200 | PAN Asia Pacific
The resilience of farmers, consumers in the Philippines against GMO crops in their countries which have been vindicated by the Supreme Court have become a testament that people’s persistence prevails in the face of corporate capture of our agriculture ...More >>
Future Shape Of Farming On Show At Southern AgriTech And Innovation Day
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 15:39:58 +1200 | Thriving Southland
The future shape of farming will be all the talk at the Southern AgriTech and Innovation Day 2024 at Waimumu on May 2. With an impressive line-up of keynote speakers, breakout sessions and exhibitors, attendees can expect a day filled with inspiration and practical ...More >>
SAFE appalled by Government's proposed RMA reforms
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 10:13:33 +1200 | SAFE For Animals
SAFE is expressing deep concern over the Government's proposed amendments to the Resource Management Act (RMA), particularly the repeal of all regulations on intensive winter grazing (also known as mud farming).More >>
Government Ends War On Farming
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 15:15:13 +1200 | Federated Farmers
The changes to unworkable and expensive regulations mark the end of the war on farming, says Colin Hurst from Federated Farmers. Federated Farmers strongly believe that winter grazing, stock exclusion and on-farm biodiversity can be better managed through ...More >>
Trade Relationship With China Remains Strong
Sun, 21 Apr 2024 08:48:52 +1200 | New Zealand Government
“China remains a strong commercial opportunity for Kiwi exporters as Chinese businesses and consumers continue to value our high-quality safe produce,” Trade and Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says.More >>
Minister For Regional Development, Shane Jones, Officially Opens LeaderBrand’s Covered Production Facility
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 17:00:30 +1200 | LeaderBrand
The aim of the project is to accelerate crop growth year-round in a more sustainable manner, helping to mitigate weather impacts, reducing fertiliser and water usage as well as protecting the soil. It also ensures job security and supports Tairāwhiti’s ...More >>
Anticipation Builds For The Premier Event In The Agricultural Calendar
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 14:53:34 +1200 | Fieldays NZ
Planning and preparation for an event the size and scale of Fieldays takes months, and for many Exhibitors this is done alongside many other events taking place in the first half of the year. Regardless of whether or not they have been involved ...More >>
AgriZeroNZ Investment In BioLumic To Shine Light On Low Emissions Pasture Solution
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 08:55:11 +1200 | AgriZeroNZ
Pasture is the foundation of the business for Kiwi farmers, so a pasture solution to curb methane and boost productivity will be an important option in their toolkit to reduce emissions.More >>
Talented Young Farmers Shine At FMG Young Farmer Of The Year Regional Finals
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 14:05:15 +1200 | New Zealand Young Farmers
The events brought together passionate and skilled young farmers from across the country, with each contestant demonstrating their understanding of the food and fibre sector and their commitment to the future of the industry.More >>
New Zealand Agricultural Show Postponed For 2024
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 08:26:46 +1200 | Canterbury Agricultural and Pastoral Association
The New Zealand Agricultural Show will be postponed this year, but livestock judging and competitions will still be held, the public Show organisers, the Canterbury Agricultural & Pastoral Association board, announced today.More >>
Faithful To Fieldays, It’s In Their Blood
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 14:12:14 +1200 | Fieldays NZ
Visitors look forward to the return of fan-favourite attractions like the various Fieldays Competitions, and a chance to see the latest innovation and technology on offer.More >>
Patterson Promoting NZ’s Wool Sector At International Congress
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 12:38:38 +1200 | New Zealand Government
Associate Agriculture Minister Mark Patterson is speaking at the International Wool Textile Organisation Congress in Adelaide, promoting New Zealand wool, and outlining the coalition Government’s support for the revitalisation the sector.More >>
Food And Fibre Sector Boost Needed To Support NZ’s Ageing Population
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 09:29:52 +1200 | Helen Clark Foundation
With an ageing population placing increased strain on New Zealand’s public services, the country must earn more to maintain current living standards in the years ahead, a new discussion paper has found.More >>
New Zealand Ag Needs Innovation To Stay Open For Business
Mon, 15 Apr 2024 16:55:14 +1200 | Animal and Plant Health NZ
New Zealand farmers and growers are pioneering and want to embrace innovation, but our country’s regulatory system is falling behind. With a backlog of new product applications and less than 25 percent meeting statutory timeframes, the country is ...More >>
Southland BFEA Regional Supreme Winners Announced
Fri, 12 Apr 2024 13:51:10 +1200 | Ballance Farm Environment awards
The Ballance Farm Environment Awards are run by the NZ Farm Environment Trust and champion sustainable farming and growing. More >>
Key Sectors Stymie Emission Reduction Efforts - Study
Fri, 12 Apr 2024 12:15:17 +1200 | University of Auckland
The impact of Aotearoa’s main tool in the fight against climate change could be heightened if five sectors were better regulated, according to a new study. More >>
Supporting The Next Generation To Succeed In Agriculture And Horticulture
Fri, 12 Apr 2024 10:34:45 +1200 | AgriFutures
A series of agriculture and horticulture modules created to help secondary school teachers deliver the curriculum and help support students in achieving their goals has been rolled out. Clash of the Colleges is set to hit Auckland! Agri Futures | ...More >>
Supporting The Next Generation To Succeed In Agriculture And Horticulture
Thu, 11 Apr 2024 13:31:43 +1200 | AgriFutures
A series of agriculture and horticulture modules created to help secondary school teachers deliver the curriculum and help support students in achieving their goals has been rolled out. Clash of the Colleges is set to hit Auckland! Agri Futures | ...More >>
Applications Open For NZ-Ireland Research Call
Thu, 11 Apr 2024 12:45:25 +1200 | New Zealand Government
This is the third research call in the three-year Joint Research Initiative pilot launched in 2022 by the Ministry for Primary Industries and Ireland’s Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.More >>
Agfest Going Ahead On West Coast
Wed, 10 Apr 2024 15:22:22 +1200 | West Coast Agfest
Organisers of the West Coast’s biggest annual event say it will be going ahead this Friday and Saturday. Andy Thompson says hundreds of exhibitors have converged on Greymouth for the annual Agfest event. The predicted weather event in South Westland ...More >>
