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Europe is trying to rein in milk production by its 52,000 dairy farmers by paying them to not produce milk.
Farmers have rushed to get the cash ‘carrot’ -- 150 million euro (NZ$233 million). Agricultural commissioner Phil Hogan predicts this will cause production to fall at least 2% by late 2016, after four years of continuous increase.
It’s a last resort, said an EU official, after an earlier attempt to rein in the farmers failed. Each farmer who applies will milk 20 tonnes less (average) and will get 2800 euros (NZ$4363) compensation.
New Zealand’s rural sector has once again demonstrated its generosity, with the second Rural Industry Leaders Dinner, Debate and Auction raising an impressive $400,000 for the Rural Support Trust.
There has been another twist to the Federated Farmers annual election fiasco.
Analysis of decades of research has revealed the implementation of good farming practices plays a critical role in reducing nutrient losses to improve freshwater outcomes.
Yesterday the Government used the opening of Fieldays to announce a major investment, as part of its Land Use Flexibility package, to support a more productive and sustainable future across six sectors including dairy.
Dairy farmers need to be high quality partners to the beef industry, says Prem Maan, the co-founder and executive chairman of the dairy corporate Southern Pastures.
The regions that will host clinical training for the University of Waikato's new medical school from 2028 have been confirmed, alongside a new nationwide approach to clinical placements for medical students.
