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Richard Loe catches up with the editor of Dairy News Sudesh Kissun and talks about some of the key stories making headlines in this week’s issue of the publication.
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Waikato cattle farmers fined $23,000
A Waikato cattle farming family have been fined $23,000 for failing to provide sufficient food and care for their animals,…Farmers oppose work visa changes
Farmers are crying foul over changes announced by the Government this week to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme.No easy ride for struggling sheep farmers
Stubbornly high farm input costs, a slow Chinese recovery and a flood of Australian lamb onto the global market are…Dairy sheep, goat woes mount
Dairy sheep and goat farmers are being told to reduce milk supply as processors face a slump in global demand…Featured
Ahuwhenua Trophy finalists showcase farms
In a few weeks the winner of the prestigious Ahuwhenua Trophy for the top Māori dairy farm will be revealed at a gala dinner in Hamilton. In the past couple of weeks, the two finalists in this year’s competition have been holding on-farm field days to showcase why they are finalists. Peter Burke has attended both field days.
NZ Agricultural Show postponed
The long-running New Zealand Agricultural Show won’t take place this year as cash-strapped organisers mull the event’s future.
Cheesemakers may need new cheese names under FTA
The owner of an award-winning cheese producer says the Government’s free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) has proven disappointing for the sector.
Protect productivity from red tape
Productive industries shouldn’t be strangled in red tape, they need to be able to operate and grow, using technology to meet rising expectations for environmental standards, according to Dudley Clemens – environmental manager at J Swap Ltd.
New associate director for state farmer
State farmer Pamu has appointed Ash-Leigh Campbell as an associate director and observer on its board.
Learnings from tractor incident
A near miss experienced by a North Island farmer worker when their tractor ‘park’ gear failed, has been shared as the latest Safety Alert from Safer Farms.
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Farmers oppose work visa changes
Farmers are crying foul over changes announced by the Government this week to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) scheme.
RWNZ chief executive to step down
Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) chief executive Gabrielle O’Brien will step down at the end of June.Millers scoop Southland Ballance Farm Environment Awards
Financial and environmental stewardship has helped the Miller family of Roslyn Downs take out the Regional Supreme Award at the…Rowarth appointed DairyNZ deputy chair
DairyNZ has appointed Jacqueline Rowarth as its first deputy board chair.Back to the tractor!
Alliance Group chair Murray Taggart is looking forward to spending more time on farm as he steps down after a…Machinery & Products
PM opens new Power Farming facility
Morrinsville based Power Farming Group has launched a flagship New Zealand facility in partnership with global construction manufacturer JCB Construction.
