Fast Facts
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61Feds applauds carpet maker’s wool focus
Federated Farmers congratulates the leadership shown by New Zealand carpet maker Cavalier Corporation in announcing it will to return to its roots...
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114Rural NZ deserve a share of the infrastructure spend
As it divvies up the $3 billion ‘shovel ready’ infrastructure spending pie, the government should reserve a few slices for the rural...
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171Wool is an opportunity for all New Zealanders
Federated Farmers agrees that harnessing outside expertise and being market driven are keys to developing a sound strategic roadmap for reviving New...
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267Butchers now allowed to process pork
Changes have been made to allow butchers to process pork, only for supply to supermarkets or other processors or retailers that are...
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242Fodder beet research reinforces portion control is key
New research into fodder beet shows the crop can be a key part of dairy farm systems – but should make up...
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296Agriculture Minister extends drought classifications for primary sector
Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor has classified the drought conditions in the Gisborne, Manawatu, Rangitikei, and Tararua districts as a medium-scale adverse event.
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241Winemakers could adapt to climate change by switching grape varieties
As temperatures rise and seasons change, the regions of the world that are suitable for growing wine grapes could shrink by half...
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299Are sheep hanging around waterways?
Massey researchers are looking into the behaviour of sheep around waterways and how this impacts on water quality across the seasons.
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354Health-conscious millennials driving growth of organic ‘bio wines
Health-conscious millennials are behind the rapid growth in organic, sustainable and vegan suitable wines, and more needs to be done to foster...
Wednesday, August 5th, 2020 at 1:06am
National Climate Change Risk Assessment needs local focus https://t.co/kTAalw6j1q
National Climate Change Risk Assessment needs local focus https://t.co/kTAalw6j1q
Thursday, July 30th, 2020 at 11:49pm
Include Fire and Emergency in burn-off plans (Canterbury) https://t.co/bz1Av5zorH
Include Fire and Emergency in burn-off plans (Canterbury) https://t.co/bz1Av5zorH
Thursday, July 30th, 2020 at 11:29pm
Feds pleased with safeguards in dairy law changes https://t.co/uvHtArjBGN
Feds pleased with safeguards in dairy law changes https://t.co/uvHtArjBGN