Nats pledge better outcomes to sector
24 September 2020
The National Party is promising to wind back water and climate change regulations should it form the next Government.
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Confidence down among sheep, beef farmers
24 September 2020
Concerns over the Government policy and covid-19 has seen confidence fall among New Zealand farmers, according to the latest Rabobank Rural Confidence Survey.
ACT unveils its agricultural policy
24 September 2020
Low morale and the extent of mental health issues among farmers has surprised aspiring ACT New Zealand candidate and the party’s agriculture spokesperson Mark Cameron.
Live cattle exports gets conditional greenlight
23 September 2020
Live cattle exports can resume next month under new temporary prohibition regulations mandated by the Government.
2020 Effluent Expo cancelled
23 September 2020
The 2020 Effluent Expo has been cancelled despite most of New Zealand returning to covid alert level one.
Farmers back biodiversity benefits
23 September 2020
The majority of New Zealand sheep and beef farmers recognise the benefits of protecting native biodiversity on their land but more needs to be done to help them preserve it, according to a new survey.
Labour announces $50m boost to help fund farm plans
23 September 2020
The Labour Party is pledging $50 million to help farmers pay for comprehensive farm plans.
Sector welcomes border exemptions, shearers wait their turn
22 September 2020
A limited number of overseas veterinarians and farm machinery operators are being allowed into New Zealand after the Government granted exemptions for these professions.
Farmers warned to check fuel tanks
22 September 2020
Farmers are being warned that poorly maintained tripod tanks are a serious health and safety risk to fuel users.
Lucerne leader challenges climate thinking
22 September 2020
Changing the farmer mindset about dealing with climate change may be a tougher challenge than developing the technology to adapt to it.
