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MFE making a pig's ear of land use policy

Pig farmers claim the Government is saying land impacted by the policy should only be for certain types of farming and pig farming is not one of those.

The Ministry for the Environment (MfE) has found itself in a stoush with NZPork over the controversial National Policy Statement for Highly Productive Land (NPS-HPL).

Fonterra to offload iconic brands

Fonterra says the sale of its global consumer business and its Oceania and Sri Lankan operations could take 18 months to complete.

Methane group won't be gaslighted

The Methane Science Accord is welcoming a recent move by Government to seek outside advice on reducing biological methane targets.

The lobby group the Methane Science Accord (MSA) says it welcomes a recent government move to seek outside advice on reducing biological methane targets, rather than relying on recommendations made by the Climate Change Commission.

RIP Jock Allison

Well-known scientist Jock Allison has passed away.

No fanfare for water plan

Southland farmer Bernadette Hunt says there are so many different regulatory processes underway now and most farmers have understandably lost track, and many have lost interest.

After a decade of consultation and court battles, Environment Southland has officially adopted a plan to prevent further decline in the region's water quality.

Bank inquiry ultimatum!

Richard McIntyre, Federated Farmers board memnber, says politicians will face tough questions if they don’t hold an inquiry into rural bank lending.

Farmers are throwing down the gauntlet to politicians - hold an independent inquiry into rural bank lending or face tough questions from the farming sector.

MPI job cuts 'won't disrupt organisational structure'

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.

MPI cuts 391 jobs

The Ministry for Primary Industries will cut 391 jobs.

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has informed staff it will cut 391 jobs following a consultation period.

Farmers investing in sustainability - Westpac

Westpac NZ head of agribusiness, Tim Henshaw.

New Zealand farmers are committed to making their businesses more resilient to climate change and are embracing innovation to help them do so.

Fonterra unveils divestment plan

Iconic brands like Anchor could be sold within 18 months, says Fonterra.

Fonterra is exploring full or partial divestment options for its global Consumer business, as well as its integrated businesses Fonterra Oceania and Fonterra Sri Lanka.

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Apprenticeship scheme to grow new generation of farmers

As part of the programme, apprentices will live in shared housing, repurposed from existing infrastructure on-farm, fostering a supportive community environment as they learn to navigate life and work.

Nine lucky school leavers passionate about farming will join Pamu for a two-year journey into agriculture, living and working at Pamu farm, Aratiatia near Taupo.