All posts tagged "rural"

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  On farm security a constant battle

  A major fuel theft in North Otago drives home the point that it is impossible to rest as a farmer when it...

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  Sustainable plastic recycling solution for farmers

  As plastic waste hits the headlines again, rural recycling programme Agrecovery assures farmers and growers that it offers a complete and sustainable...

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  Growing a sustainable and productive primary sector

  Budget 2018 invests in projects to build sustainability, productivity and resilience across the primary sector as the Government works alongside farmers and...

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  RCG using innovative drone solution for scoping mobile tower sites

  The Rural Connectivity Group (RCG) has been thinking outside the box and utilising an innovative drone solution when scoping out rural areas...

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  Go for 5G, but bring rural NZ along too

  New Zealand’s ambitions to get on with the roll-out of 5G technology should be applauded but don’t put dealing with woeful rural...

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  MPI survey reveals healthy farmer sentiment

  A survey on New Zealanders’ views on the primary sector shows the rural-urban disconnect may not be as marked as some commentators...

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  New foreign investment directive finds good balance

  Federated Farmers supports the Government’s plan to ensure the net benefit test is robustly applied to prospective overseas buyers of rural land.

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  Taratahi takes the country to town

  Taratahi Agriculture Training Centre’s strong relationship with the Manukau Institute of Technology is opening doors to a world of rural careers for...

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  Dairy women’s network on the hunt for unsung farm heroes

  Calling all rural committee members, calf club leaders, event organisers and advice-givers – nominations for Dairy Women’s Network’s 2018 Dairy Community Leadership...

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  Rural connectivity reassures primary sector of its value

  Significant increased investment in rural broadband and internet connectivity announced gives reassurance to New Zealand’s primary sector that this country wants to...