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More rain for already sodden regions

Flooding in the Nelson/Tasman area earlier this month. Photo Credit: Nelson Marlborough Helicopter Rescue.

The MetService is forecasting more heavy rain for an already sodden Nelson/Tasman region from late Friday.

Jessie Chan appointed to NZPork board

RuralCo chair Jessie Chan has been appointed as an independent director to the NZPork board.

Farmers excel despite the wet

Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor says the farming sector has done a good job of taking their animals through what has been a challenging winter.

Despite the terribly wet weather, the Minister for Agriculture says farmers have done a good job managing winter grazing this year.

Call to defer new winter grazing regs again

Environment Minister David Parker says he is waiting on advice before making a call.

The Government is looking into farmer claims that regional councils aren’t ready to implement new intensive winter grazing regulations.

Roads blocked, farms cut off, milk dumped due to floods

Last week’s flooding led to slips in upper South Island blocking access to 70 dairy farms, forcing farmers to dump milk. Photo credit: Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust

Major road slips in the upper South Island blocked access to 70 dairy farms, forcing farmers to dump milk.

Possible out for rural water schemes

Rural water schemes, which primarily provide water for agricultural purposes, may be able to be directly owned and operated by their users.

Work with us on rural health

RWNZ national president of Gill Naylor says a one-size-fits-all approach on health will not work for rural communities.

Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) is calling for the Government to work with rural communities on rural health.

Punch and counterpunch!

DairyNZ chair Jim van der Poel has come out swinging, accusing Groundswell of "circulating incorrect information" and "not getting the best outcome for farmers".

Groundswell stands by claims

Climate Change Minister James Shaw has not responded to claims that discussions on other options have taken place.

Lobby group Groundswell NZ is standing by its claim that the current primary sector agreement on agricultural emissions via He Waka Eke Noa (HWEN) will be dumped.