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Feds call for probe into banks' emissions policies

Feds dairy section chair Richard McIntyre claims the Net-Zero Banking Alliance raises questions whether the banks are acting in a competitive manner.

Farmers want the Commerce Commission to investigate banks that are beginning to set targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on farms.

Global volatility hitting NZ's red meat sector

Meat Industry Association chief executive Sirma Karapeeva.

Other countries competing against New Zealand in China is being cited as one of the reasons for the pressure our red meat sector is currently facing.

Sombre time ahead - Alliance

Alliance Group chief executive Willie Wiese says that it could be a year or two before things come right and farmers need to understand that.

There are no quick fixes and times are going to be tough.

Tatua creams it - again!

Tatua chairman Stephen Allen (left) and chief executive Brendhan Greaney say they are pleased to report another good year.

Another season, another record milk payout from Tatua.

The toughest time!

Waikato sharemilker Matthew Zonderop says the last eight months have been the toughest in his 15-year dairying career.

New Zealand’s pork sector is calling for a ban on pork imported from countries with African Swine Fever (ASF) until New Zealand has assurance that robust biosecurity protocols are in place in those nations impacted by the disease.

12,000 meals donated through Meat The Need

Shrimpton’s Hill Herefords from Cave, has donated the proceeds of one bull in their annual bull sale since the charity was established in 2020.

A South Canterbury family’s ongoing support of Meat The Need has seen almost 12,000 meals donated to food banks across the country.

NZ red meat continues to face volatility in global markets

Compared to last August, the volume of overall sheepmeat exports increased by 6% to 25,162 tonnes but the value decreased by 13% to $236m.

New analysis from the Meat Industry Association (MIA) reveals a New Zealand red meat sector under pressure from global market challenges.

Forestry regs overdue - Feds

New regulations surrounding forestry will give councils more power to decide where new commercial forests are located.

Federated Farmers forestry spokesperson Toby Williams says that changes to forestry rules announced yesterday will put power back into the hands of local communities.

ACT: Rural regs on the chopping block

ACT Party leader David Seymour at the National Fieldays earlier this year.

In a new policy announcement made this morning, the ACT Party says rural regulations will be the first to hit the chopping block if the party is elected.