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OPINION: Your old mate welcomes the proposed changes to local government but notes it drew responses that ranged from the reasonable…
Former Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy has been announced as the new chair of Apiculture New Zealand.
Securing a great employer is the key for young people entering the dairy industry.
Farmers are getting overwhelmed by all the new regulations and compliance requirements they are facing now and in the future.
New Zealand’s fledgling dairy goat industry is in turmoil.
The 2022 Ahuwhenua Trophy competition to find the top Māori sheep and beef farm is back on track, after having been posponed earlier in the year due to Covid-19.
Recently updated import protocols means that imports of cattle genetic material into NZ from other countries has effectively come to a standstill.
The proposed Pae Ora (Healthy Futures) Bill has appalled those serving the health needs of rural New Zealand.
National's health spokesman Dr Shane Reti has joined in the chorus of criticism of Labour's health reforms and the fact that 'rural' is not seen as a priority.
Dr Fiona Bolden says the rural health services are under huge pressure.
"Completely and utterly outrageous."
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The race is on to find backyard poultry keepers for a project run by Massey University.
Barry Quayle has been voted in as the new chair of Waikato Regional Council, after a majority of councillors backed the removal of Tamahere dairy farmer Russ Rimmington from the top spot in a meeting held yesterday.
Federated Farmers are joining the fight against Fair Pay Agreements (FPAs), saying they are unnecessary and inflexible.
District Health Boards across New Zealand are kicking off a push to encourage people to get their flu jabs ahead of what is expected to be a tough winter.
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