Fast Facts
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1.3KProhibited fire season for Northland
All of the Northland Fire District will enter a prohibited fire season at 8am today (Friday 11 March 2022).
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1.4KMore international dairy farm workers available soon
Federated Farmers is pleased to see more international dairy farm workers will be able to cross the border for the 2022 dairy...
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1.2KNZ fruit, vegetable and winegrape growers welcome increase in workers coming from the Pacific
New Zealand’s fruit, vegetable and winegrape growers have welcomed the news that the Government has increased the cap on workers from the...
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1.2KManaging pesticide resistance threat
Pesticide resistance is a serious challenge for the farming sector – decreasing its ability to manage pests and diseases such as Blackspot...
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886New drive for strong wool profitability gaining impetus
New Zealand’s wool industry is entering an exciting new era of collaboration, innovation and consumer-focus to deliver game changing profitability to farmers,...
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909DairyNZ: climate plan must set farmers up to succeed
As the Independent Climate Change Commission deliver their final advice, DairyNZ are calling on the Government to deliver not only a pragmatic...
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947Substantial R&D investment for dairy to meet climate goals
A robust R&D plan is needed to support climate change solutions while maintaining New Zealand’s position as a world-leading sustainable dairy producer,...
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1.0KPlan for feeding New Zealanders fresh vegetables and fruit needed too
Horticulture New Zealand is calling on the Government to hurry up protection for highly productive land.
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907Research shows NZ dairy the world’s most emissions efficient
New research shows New Zealand dairy farmers have the world’s lowest carbon footprint – at half the emissions of other international producers.
