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6.1KFast FactsFarmer feedback results in much needed changes to wintering rules
Ongoing work by the farming sector has resulted in the Government making significant changes to make wintering rules much more practical on-farm,...
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6.1KAgribusinessRabobank survey shows continued strong growth in farm staff pay
Average growth of 13 percent in pay packages in the last two years is another reason for more New Zealanders to consider...
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6.4KNews and ViewsInternational workers will help address dairy staff shortage
Sustained advocacy from the dairy sector has helped secure 500 more international workers to help on dairy farms, however the Government’s border...
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1.7KRuralCropX and MetService partner to provide New Zealand’s rural sector with site specific weather data
Farmers will now be able to access high quality and site specific weather forecasts and data from their smartphones in a new...
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1.6KProductsNew season satsuma mandarins in stores
Kiwis can expect delicious satsuma mandarins in stores, which is two weeks earlier than previous years thanks to this season’s great growing...
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1.4KMust SeeEastern Whio Link Project wins the NZ Biosecurity Awards Community Award
The Eastern Whio link has taken a new and exciting approach to protect and enhance on-farm biodiversity. This unique initiative connects farmers...
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1.3KNews and ViewsHunters 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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1.3KNews and ViewsProtecting 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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1.4KNews and ViewsVegetable 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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1.3KFast FactsProhibited fire season for Northland
All of the Northland Fire District will enter a prohibited fire season at 8am today (Friday 11 March 2022).
