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NZ honey strategy resets industry ambitions

A plan to revitalise New Zealand’s honey sector and set it on a new, more sustainable and profitable path for the long term was launched yesterday by Agriculture Minister Todd McClay.

Farmers urged to have their say on INZB funding

Kate Acland. Photo Credit: Claire Toia Bailey.

Farmers are being encouraged to have their say on a New Zealand Meat Board (NZMB) proposal to continue funding the Informing New Zealand Beef (INZB) genetics programme and supporting a new facial eczema research project.

Feeding maize silage this summer

More farmers are now carrying stored maize silage to fill early summer feed deficits prior to the next maize harvest.

Since the mid-nineties maize silage use on dairy farms has steadily increased, with some farmers now feeding as much as 2 tDM/cow within a season.

Bacterial contamination likely triggered semen quality issue - LIC

LIC says a bacterial contamination is the likely cause of a semen quality issue that impacted 1,127 herds last year.

A bacterial contamination is the likely cause of a semen quality issue that impacted 1,127 herds in October last year, says LIC.

MIA announces nine scholarships

Meat Industry Association chief executive Sirma Karapeeva.

Nine young Kiwis have been selected for the Meat Industry Association (MIA) scholarship programme for 2024.

Nationwide rallies to be held to protest live export

A series of nationwide rallies have been organised in protest of the potential repeal of the live export ban.

As the new government considers lifting the ban on live exports, protestors are set to demonstrate against the policy.

Challenging half-year for Pāmu

Pāmu (Landcorp Farming) chief executive Mark Leslie.

Pāmu Farms of New Zealand (Landcorp Farming Limited) has produced a Net Operating Profit (NOP) of $3 million for the half-year to 31 December 2023.

First-time competitor earns Grand Final spot

Gareth McKerchar building a gate in one of the head to heads.

A Pleasant Point Young Farmer is one step closer to winning FMG Young Farmer of the Year competition.

Scientists counting down to MethaneSAT satellite launch

NIWA is gearing up for the launch of its MethaneSAT satellite, designed to track methane emissions.

NIWA scientists leading New Zealand’s MethaneSAT agricultural emissions science programme are gearing up for the launch of its satellite.

Covid inquiry to visit Northland

The Covid inquiry is asking people to share their experiences of the pandemic.

Better understanding the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the people of Northland, and the role communities played in the pandemic response, will be the focus of a visit from the Covid-19 Inquiry, says inquiry chair Professor Tony Blakely.