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Being able to pay a return to farmer shareholders for the first time in four years is down to a team effort, says Farmlands chief executive Tanya Houghton.
In its submission to the Government, Beef+Lamb NZ has rejected the Government’s proposed agricultural emissions pricing system.
The Māori Trustee says the Government response to the HWEN proposal on dealing with agricultural gasses will disproportionally disadvantage Māori landowners and doesn’t provide a solution for this inequity.
There is widespread anger and disbelief among farming leaders over the actions of MPI and MfE within the He Waka Eke Noa (HWEN) partnership.
The winners of the annual New Zealand Fencing Competition (NZFC) held annually at Fieldays were announced last week after a fierce battle between competitors from across New Zealand.
The Canterbury Mayoral Forum says they are disappointed by the inadequate timeframe given to provide submissions on the Natural and Built Environment Bill and the Spatial Planning Bill.
Wool scourers WoolWorks New Zealand recently welcomed Minister of Customs Meka Whaitiri to its Napier plant to celebrate a milestone for an important exports scheme.
New Zealand-based company Wool Source has teamed with lipstick brand Karen Murrell to create a new avenue for strong wool – a lipstick coloured with wool keratin-based pigment.
At an awards dinner last night, four winners were announced as the winners of the 2022 Fieldays Innovation Awards.
The Government has announced a series of new investments through its Sustainable Food and Fibre Futures fund (SFF Futures) in a move designed to kickstart sustainable and high-value wool and food and fibre.
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Sheep and beef farmers are welcoming a Government announcement that sequestration will be part of an agricultural emissions pricing package.
Pipe fittings and valve manufacturer Hansen has taken out the Supreme Site award at the National Fieldays.
New Zealand’s food and fibre export revenue is projected to grow to a record level of $55 billion this year.
A wet start to the 2022 National Fieldays saw a smaller crowd, compared to previous events pass through the gates on the opening day.
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