A SHARE trading scheme for Fonterra farmers has passed the parliamentary hurdle. However, some farmers are unhappy with the Government’s refusal to put a legislative cap on the co-op’s proposed shareholders fund.
Fonterra chairman, Henry van der Heyden says while the co-op is disappointed with Colin Armer's resignation, it respects his decision.
On the back of winning the Royal Agricultural Society of New Zealand (RAS) rural young achiever award, New Zealand Young Farmer member Tim van de Molen was announced as the Australasian rural youth ambassador in the finals at the Darwin Royal Showgrounds last week.
A survey shows the MPI is stopping international air passengers bringing in goods with a high chance of damaging New Zealand's biosecurity, but suggests the ministry could do more to stop lower risk items.
The Government is currently seeking submissions on a raft of proposed changes affecting agriculture in the Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) and the deadline is fast approaching for interested parties to have their say, Anderson Lloyd Lawyers Partner Lesley Brook says.
The New Zealand pipfruit industry will hold its annual conference at the Rutherford Hotel, Nelson on August 8-9.
The 2011-12 year was one of strong performance for dairy farmer owned LIC.
Ravensdown has appointed Greg Campbell as the new chief executive designate. He replaces Rodney Green when he retires on December 31.
Andrew Scott from Canterbury has been named Young Grower of the Year at the Horticulture New Zealand Conference 2012.
Tim van de Molen, the Royal Agricultural Society of New Zealand (RAS) Rural Youth Ambassador, was announced as the Australasian Rural Youth Ambassador in the finals at the Darwin Royal Showgrounds.
John Wilson has been appointed the chairman elect of Fonterra.
MANY DAIRY farmers around the West Coast town of Westport are frantically cleaning up their farms after a heavy rain storm swept the area last this month.
The directors of the organisation to be formed from the forthcoming merger of the Animal Health Board (AHB) and NAIT Limited have been confirmed.
Amendments to the Dairy Industry Restructuring Amendment Bill have passed its third and final reading in Parliament.
Horticulture New Zealand president Andrew Fenton is calling for local government to streamline the resource consent process, saying it was holding the horticulture industry to ransom.