Beef + Lamb New Zealand's (B+LNZ) Economic Service says the signals are there that the sheep flock is stabilising following three consecutive years of dramatic decline.
Dairy farm profitability improved strongly in 2009/10 compared to 2008/09
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Speech slams ‘misguided' emissions target
AdvertisementIn a hard hitting speech delivered to the New Zealand Plant Protection Society in Dunedin, the President of Federated Farmers, Don Nicolson, has slammed as misguided, New Zealand's obsession with emissions and a lack of research investment.
Studious obedient and naïve on emission reductions
The Government's plan to meet its 2020 target by increasing forestry sinks and the purchase of emission reduction units may help meet existing international commitments, but the Federation remains concerned about the impact on farming and the wider economMeat & Wool New Zealand chief hits back
Meat & Wool New Zealand Chairman Mike Petersen has hit back at the Murray Turner and Robin Hilson-led campaign against the levy vote.International organisations testify to Meat & Wool New
In response to criticism of Meat & Wool New Zealand's work overseas for farmers, a number of organisations Meat & Wool New Zealand works with have sent letters of support.Building closer links with New Zealand
Trade between the two countries was A$22 billion in 2008, comprising a broad range of foodstuffs, manufactures and services, and accumulated two-way investment stood at over $93 billion.Cutting red tape for business with NZ
The Assistant Treasurer, Senator Nick Sherry has announced a world-first agreement between the Australian and New Zealand Governments to continue cutting business reporting red tape.Early warnings for RUC changes, electric vehicles pay nothing
Future increases to road user charges (RUC) will be notified in advance$140 million for science research: safer, better prepared New Zealand
The Minister of Civil Defence, John Carter, said that $140 million of science funding announced will help make New Zealand safer, and better prepared for natural hazards.Funding boost for natural hazards research
The Natural Hazards Research Platform, launched by Minister of Research, Science and Technology Wayne Mapp, breaks new ground in how science research is funded.Measles outbreak prompts vaccination push
Extra supply of vaccine has been bought by the Ministry of Health as one of the measures to combat the current measles outbreak.Unemployment rate in context
Business NZ says the six percent unemployment rate released needs to be looked at in light of the economic events of the last two years.DairyNZ criticises Green Party use of research
DairyNZ says the Green Party's interpretation of its research into greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation, as reported, is incorrect and misleading.PM welcomes launch of trade negotiations
Prime Minister John Key has announced that New Zealand will provide a targeted package of assistance to Pacific Island countries to support the region's development and capitalise on trade opportunities.28 March 2010 is Federated Farmers Farm Day
The highly successful Federated Farmers Farm Day will return in 2010 under the theme, The Green Farmer.Timing is key to boost pasture with ProGibb
DairyNZ is advising farmers to take a planned approach when boosting pasture through the application of ProGibb
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