Aftermath of cyclone lingers in schools
A new report has revealed the full impact of Cyclone Gabrielle on Hawke’s Bay’s principals and teachers.
A colony of much sought-after dung beetles are up for auction to raise awareness and kick off a science education project.
Dung Beetle Innovations (DBI) is auctioning the colony of dung beetles on Trade Me. The winner of the auction with a $1 reserve will receive a Farm Starter Pack normally worth $2000 plus GST.
They will receive their own colony of between 200 and 500 beetles which eat and bury cow dung. They are only attracted to the cow dung so move from one patch to another to consume it.
DBI has teamed up with Chris Clay, who won Microsoft's Global Innovative Educator in 2011, to use dung beetles to switch young minds onto the wonders of science. All the money raised in the auction will be used to engage kids and communities in the issues around agriculture and the environment.
DBI has assured its customers who have already ordered beetles that their orders will be filled first.
Farmer-led charity, Meat the Need is calling for donations to enable it to supply more meals to families in need.
Weaker pricing and demand from China continue to impact New Zealand red meat export earnings.
Fonterra has cemented its position as the country’s number one cheesemaker by picking up nine NZ Champion of Cheese trophies this year.
New Zealand dairy processors are welcoming the Government’s commitment to continuing to push for Canada to honour its trade commitments.
An educational programme, set up by Beef + Land New Zealand, to connect farmers virtually with primary and intermediate school students has reported the successful completion of its second year.
Horticulture NZ chief executive Nadine Tunley will step down in August.