News and Views
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1.3KHunters advised not to release deer into new regions
Ahead of the hunting season kicking off in earnest, OSPRI and farmers are asking hunters to think again if they are considering...
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1.3KProtecting bees from killer mites
The parasitic mite Varroa destructor is a severe threat to New Zealand’s honey bees. Since the mite appeared on our shores twenty...
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1.4KVegetable prices tipped to go higher due to spiralling costs
Horticulture New Zealand says vegetable prices will continue to increase if the Government does not support growers to find ways to reduce...
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1.4KBorder changes will allow international dairy workers onto farms
The announcement on border changes brings much needed clarity for the many dairy businesses that have been in limbo, desperately seeking international...
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1.0KNAIT Limited begins public consultation on investment to strengthen traceability system
National Animal Identification and Tracing Scheme (NAIT) manager, NAIT Limited, has begun formal consultation with farmers and collection agents on proposed increases...
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1.5KInternational dairy workers needed to ease farmer stress
DairyNZ is relieved the Government has listened to its call to allow more dairy farm assistants into New Zealand in January 2022.
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588Strong R&D investment needed to back Govt emissions plan
DairyNZ broadly supports the approach outlined in the Government’s Emissions Reduction Plan discussion document, but will push hard for more R&D investment.
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1.0KDairyNZ: let’s get winter grazing rules right
DairyNZ is pleased by progress to improve winter grazing regulations but wants further changes so new rules are fair, practical and workable...
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763Sunsmart farming, is smart farming
Federated Farmers wants to remind farmers and growers this is a good time to be thinking about getting “sunsmart” for summer.
