All posts tagged "news"

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  ‘Status quo’ for water management no longer tenable

  IrrigationNZ is heartened by the release of the Te Waihanga (Infrastructure Commission) state-of-play report #3 on water released, and agrees with many...

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  Trout farming ban continuation welcomed

  The Government’s decision to reject commercial trout farming is a responsible move and will come as welcome news to the 150,000 freshwater...

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  Almost half of vehicle-related deaths on farm could be avoided if seatbelts were used

  WorkSafe New Zealand is advising farmers to buckle up after an analysis of vehicle-related fatalities found that nearly half those that occur...

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  Feds survey shows farmer confidence has bounced back

  Farmer confidence has bounced back to where it was pre-Covid19 but attracting and retaining staff remains a headache, the latest Federated Farmers...

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  We need to science our way out of this

  It’s time for the New Zealand public to get ready for a discussion about how science can lead us out of our...

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  Road care and courtesy needed at harvest time

  Harvest season is in full swing and Federated Farmers is urging motorists and the operators of agricultural machinery to show each other...

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  Don’t skip your gas bottle check this summer

  As we reach the height of summer, it’s not too late to do a safety check on your gas bottle.

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  Manage mental health early for better overall health and longer life: study

  Poor mental health earlier in life leads to poor physical health in later life, according to a new study.

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  New analysis highlights dairy’s economic contribution

  The dairy sector is encouraged by the GDP results that emphasise New Zealand’s economic rebound amid Covid-19.

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  LGNZ welcomes Southland’s leadership on freshwater

  Local Government New Zealand welcomes the leadership shown by a Southland group, comprising farmers, environmental NGOs, farming industry bodies and the regional...