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Fonterra's debt reduction gets tick of approval

Fonterra's chief financial officer Marc Rivers says the improved rating outlook reflects the co-op's work improving its balance sheet over the last few years.

Fonterra's strategic review following two years of financial losses has received a tick of approval from ratings agency Fitch.

Meat exports remain strong in 2020

Analysis from the Meat Industry Association shows high levels of meat exports in 2020.

New Zealand's red meat sector exported $9.2 billion worth of products during 2020 – an increase of 1% on the previous year.

Regenerative ag white paper sets out pressing research priorities

A new white paper suggests more research needs to be performed around regenerative agriculture.

With some farmers transitioning to regenerative agriculture in New Zealand, there is an urgent need for clarity about what regenerative agriculture is in New Zealand and for scientific testing of its claimed benefits, says Landcare Research.

A solid start to 2021

REINZ says farm sales last month mark a solid start for the year.

Data released by the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand (REINZ) shows there were 154 more farm sales for the three months ending January 2021 than for the same three months in the previous year.

Deer boss optimistic on venison

DINZ chief executive Innes Moffat says he’s optimistic about venison exports in 2021.

Innes Moffat says he is optimistic for exports of venison in 2021.

Tuesday, 23 February 2021 16:55

Profit, sustainability both important

Peter Burke

Professor Paul Kenyon says we need to farm in a profitable and productive manner, but also in a sustainable way.

The Head of Massey’s School of Agriculture & Environment, Professor Paul Kenyon, says the direction the Government is heading on sustainability heralds the way that NZ will farm in the future.

Published in Rural News

Farm Environment Plans now becoming an important farming tool

FEPs are a tool that have been developed to help farmers recognise on-farm environmental risks and set out a programme to manage those risks. Photo Credit: Paul Sutherland Photography.

Sharing knowledge and looking at ways to upskill people to prepare farm environment plans (FEPs) was the focus of a real and virtual workshop organised by Massey University recently.

Dairy shines in Covid world

Southern Pastures' Tom Bailey says consumers are flocking back to dairy products as Covid shines the light on health and wellness.

Consumers are flocking back to dairy products as Covid shines the light on health and wellness, says Tom Bailey, the new senior vice president for Southern Pastures.

Tuesday, 23 February 2021 13:55

Hemp food business a real family affair

Jessica Marshall

Left to right, Dylan Pearce, Holleigh Ellis, and Ian Ellis of Harvest to Hand.

A family-run food brand is entering the market with the aim of delivering wholesome food products to consumers.

Published in Rural News

Long-running Psa case settled

MPI director general Ray Smith says it was time to move on and bring a close to the legal challenges that have been running since 2014.

A long running legal dispute between the Crown (MPI) and a group of kiwifruit growers over the incursion of kiwifruit vine disease Psa has been settled out of court.