Farmers can describe the good things they’re doing until they’re blue in the face, but giving someone the opportunity to see and experience it is something else entirely.
And not only can people see the farm, they can meet the farmer whose heart and soul has gone into it. They can experience the emotional connection to the land.
So, it’s fantastic that Open Farms is back for 2021. It’ll give another chance for people to get out on a farm and see what really goes on.
We often talk about telling our farming story, but showing it might be even better.
If a picture is worth a thousand words, how many is an experience worth?
Bryan Gibson
Open Farms set for 2021 return
Open Farms will return for its second year on February 21.
Dairy company cleans up at Biosecurity Awards
Taupo-based Dairy company Miraka was the big winner at the New Zealand Biosecurity Awards held in Wellington on Monday night.
Fonterra sells PKE importer
Fonterra has sold its half share in Agrifeeds to its partner Wilmar International for $27.5 million, effective immediately.
Flattening demand to reduce electricity costs
Dairy farmers could cut electricity cost by more than 3% by shifting some activities to outside peak pricing periods, adopting technology and switching to a variable pricing model.
NZ Pork disappointed with court ruling
New Zealand Pork says it is assessing its options after a High Court judge ruled that the animal welfare standards governing the use of farrowing crates and mating stalls are unlawful and invalid.
Tonight on Sarah’s Country:
7:10pm – European countries are still dumping surplus frozen potato products on the New Zealand local market. Potatoes NZ chief executive Chris Claridge will update us on the issue.
7:20pm – Covid-19 could restore trust in science, Food and Fibre Leaders Forum chair Mike Petersen says.
7:30pm – Meat exporters are preparing for trade disruption in their key UK market. Meat Industry Association chief executive Sirma Karapeeva has the latest.
7:40pm – The Government is pushing ahead with tree limits, but at what price? Forest Owners Association president Phil Taylor shares his concerns.
