Substitute for cow's milk?
OPINION: Scientists claim to have found a new way to make a substitute for cow's milk that could have a radical effect on the dairy industry.
OPINION: UK contractors are coming to the aid of their New Zealand counterparts.
The Scottish Farmer reports that UK contractors have launched a partnership with their New Zealand counterparts to help solve the sector's labour shortages in both countries.
The National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC) and Rural Contractors New Zealand Inc (RCNZ) are working together to assist their members in exchanging labour. The UK welcomes NZ workers through the Youth Mobility Scheme, if aged 18 to 35, to gain a working visa for up to 24 months. There is also a skilled worker option, sponsored by a UK employer.
And with the season in NZ just around the corner, there is an opportunity for UK workers to get a visa and start in October.
NAAC CEO Jill Hewett says this is a fantastic opportunity for members to gain experience, see the world and keep busy year-round, also taking the pressure off contracting members retaining staff through the winter.
South Waikato farm manager Ben Purua’s amazing transformation from gang life to milking cows was rewarded with the Ahuwhenua Young Maori Farmer award last night.
Bankers have been making record profits in the last few years, but those aren’t the only records they’ve been breaking, says Federated Farmers vice president Richard McIntyre.
The 2023-24 season has been a roller coaster ride for Waikato dairy farmers, according to Federated Farmers dairy section chair, Mathew Zonderop.
Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) director general Ray Smith says job cuts announced this morning will not impact the way the Ministry is organised or merge business units.
Scales Corporation is acquiring a number of orchard assets from Bostock Group.
Family and solidarity shone through at the 75 years of Ferdon sale in Otorohanga last month.
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