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Milk prices lift govt farmer

Pāmu chief executive Steven Carden.

Strong milk prices have helped state-owned Landcorp Farming (Pāmu) return to profitability.

Spray resistance a big problem

AgResearch senior scientist Dr Trevor James says research has found more than 50% of the arable farms and vineyards surveyed have weed strains resistant to commonly used herbicides.

Herbicide resistance in New Zealand agriculture is a far more serious problem than previously realised.

Allied Farmers doubles profits

Allied Farmers chairman Richard Perry.

Allied Farmers has more than doubled its net profit thanks to a rebounding livestock agency business.

Overseer - ditch it or fix it

MPI's John Roche believes the new version of Overseer can be configured to have an application for both the arable and horticulture sectors.

Debate on the value of Overseer, the software tool designed to measure and regulate nutrient loss from farms, continues to rage.

Connection issues for rural students

Lockdown has again highlighted the issue of internet connectivity for those in rural areas.

As many students continue their online learning amid Alert Level Three and Four lockdowns, it – again – highlights the issue of internet connectivity for those in rural areas.

Shortage beefs up prices

Rabobank's latest Global Beef Quarterly report says New Zealand beef producers are heading into the spring in a great position.

A global shortage of beef and surge in demand has lifted farmgate prices for New Zealand farmers.

No sector agreement on new methane target

One of the reasons behind the nationwide Groundswell protest was about the current methane targets for the farming sector being excessive.

Despite agreement among farm industry bodies that the current methane targets for the sector are excessive, not based on science and need to be changed, there is currently no plan in place to achieve this.

We are fighting - Morrison

Beef+Lamb chair Andrew Morrison says his organisation is committed to arguing for a fair and appropriate framework for tackling climate change.

Beef+Lamb NZ is committed to arguing for a fair and appropriate framework for tackling climate change, claims chairman Andrew Morrison.

Rural solutions for rural people

Rural General Practitioners Network chair Dr Fiona Bolden says things which work well in large urban areas, don't work well in rural areas because they are often difficult for people to access.

Local solutions using local people is the best way of ensuring people in rural areas are vaccinated against Covid-19, according to the chair of the Rural General Practitioners Network.

Farming sector urged to keep vigilant - MPI boss

Ray Smith is urging the primary sector to remain vigilant and do the right things, so that when the season arrives they’ll be able to pick, pack and process products.

Don't drop your guard - with the Delta variant you're dealing with a much more serious strain of Covid.

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