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Mark Cameron Drafts Bill To Stop Banking Wokery And Protect Rural Borrowers
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 06:58:17 +1200 | ACT New Zealand
“Rural and regional New Zealanders are being hammered by banking wokery that judges businesses on political fashion rather than commercial sense,” says ACT Rural Communities spokesperson Mark Cameron.More >>
Controls Lifted At Poultry Farm After Virus Eradicated
Mon, 28 Apr 2025 13:41:27 +1200 | Biosecurity New Zealand
“While there is still work to be done, the lifting of movement controls is a significant milestone in the response and means that Mainland Poultry can begin the process of returning to business,” says Dr van Andel.More >>
KMR Growing The Next Generation Of Freshwater Farm Planners
Mon, 28 Apr 2025 07:24:56 +1200 | Kaipara Moana Remediation
As part of KMR’s investment in on-farm advisors, the cohort of KMR Field Advisors came together to upskill in the technical aspects of preparing for - and maintaining - planting projects around freshwater and on steep, erodible hillsides.More >>
Country Life: Simmental Cattle Breeder Tony Thompson's Life Of Legacy
Sun, 27 Apr 2025 20:43:07 +1200 | RNZ
Collecting fine china is an unusual hobby for a bull breeder, but Tony Thompson is a man of many passions including breeding top quality cattle, pioneering embryo work and mentoring the next generation.More >>
Why Some Of Our Biggest Exporters Are Worried About The Gene Technology Bill
Sat, 26 Apr 2025 18:13:16 +1200 | RNZ
Is New Zealand really risking billions by changing its genetic modification laws? More >>
Minecraft Version Of Historic New Zealand Farm Being Used As Educational Tool
Sat, 26 Apr 2025 17:41:32 +1200 | RNZ
Sow the Seed subject advisor Suzy Newman said it complemented new study units they created for year 7-10 students' science and agricultural curriculum. More >>
AgriZero’s Emissions Gravy Train Goes Global
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 08:34:35 +1200 | Groundswell NZ
AgriZeroNZ is taking its taxpayer-funded waste global, says Groundswell NZ co-founder Bryce McKenzie. “The announcement that AgriZero is teaming up with a UK government research body shows they’re doubling down on their complete misunderstanding of ...More >>
Urban Areas Still Feeling An Economic Chill - Westpac Report
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 18:05:43 +1200 | RNZ
The agricultural sector will likely carry the economy for a good part of this year, until lower interest rates filter through to boost spending and activity. More >>
On Earth Day, A New Report Reveals Safer Pest Management Options Beyond Chlorpyrifos
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 15:58:36 +1200 | PAN Asia Pacific
A global assessment by the United Nations has highlighted the urgent need for countries to ban chlorpyrifos and support its listing under Annex A of the Stockholm Convention for global elimination.More >>
Financial Support On The Way For Drought-Hit Farmers
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 12:57:54 +1200 | New Zealand Government
Mark Patterson is encouraging farmers doing it tough to get in touch with their local Rural Support Trust to find out what help is available and to apply for a Rural Assistance Payment if they need it.More >>
How Lab-Grown Meat Could Bring An End To Needless Animal Cruelty
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 09:12:19 +1200 | Independent Media Institute
Lab-grown meat is a sustainable and ethical alternative to traditional meat. It offers the same taste and texture while reducing animal suffering, environmental impact, and health risks.More >>
FACT Forum 2025: Malaysia To Take Up Co-chair Role From Indonesia
Sat, 19 Apr 2025 14:53:44 +1200 | FACT Dialogue
The Dialogue was launched at the 26th annual UN climate conference (COP26) in 2021 by the United Kingdom—the conference’s president—and Indonesia; the two governments became FACT’s first co-chairs.More >>
The Big Benefit Of Tree Planting In Hawke's Bay
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 18:36:50 +1200 | RNZ
Tree planting efforts around Hawke's Bay hill country farms are paying off, new data shows. More >>
'Bumper' Salt Volumes In Cyclone Recovery For Dominion Salt
Wed, 16 Apr 2025 20:24:04 +1200 | RNZ
Harvest produced nothing after being disrupted by Cyclone Gabrielle. More >>
Farm Plan Improvements Heading In The Right Direction
Wed, 16 Apr 2025 18:31:29 +1200 | Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers are welcoming the Government's intention to have a new farm plan system in place by the end of the year. More >>
Government Moves To Improve Freshwater Farm Plans
Wed, 16 Apr 2025 13:44:16 +1200 | New Zealand Government
The Government is delivering on its commitment to make freshwater farm plans more practical and affordable, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and Associate Environment Minister Andrew Hoggard announced today.More >>
Kiwifruit Logistics Company, TKL Handles Enough Kiwifruit To Feed Everyone In India And China Twice Over!
Wed, 16 Apr 2025 09:35:47 +1200 | TKL Logistics Limited
TKL Logistics Limited (formally Tauranga Kiwifruit Logistics) has played a critical part in the early success of the kiwifruit season. TKL has been contracted by Zespri since 2006, to provide professional services relating to the planning and loading ...More >>
Scales Increases Investment In Shelby Foods
Wed, 16 Apr 2025 09:06:04 +1200 | Scales Corporation Ltd
Scales Corporation’s Managing Director, Andy Borland says “We are delighted to lift our investment in Shelby. Since the time of our initial investment in the business in 2018 we have been looking for an opportunity to increase our holding.” More >>
Kiwi Farmers Doing Their Bit On Emissions
Tue, 15 Apr 2025 13:42:42 +1200 | New Zealand Government
“New Zealand farmers are among the most carbon-efficient food producers in the world and these latest results further demonstrate that Labour’s failed He Waka Eke Noa was not needed, and that we were right to take agriculture out of the Emissions ...More >>
A Royal Return: The Royal Agricultural And Pastoral Show Of New Zealand Comes Back To Canterbury In 2025
Mon, 14 Apr 2025 14:45:18 +1200 | Royal A and P Show
To be held at Canterbury Agricultural Park from Thursday 13th to Saturday 15th November, the Royal A&P Show is set to reclaim its place as the South Island’s largest agricultural showcase.More >>
