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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…
Coronavirus could make the 2008 Global Financial Crisis look like a walk in the park — but it’s not all bad news for ag, claims economist Cameron Bagrie.
Federated Farmers president Katie Milne says it's agriculture’s time to shine by stepping up now “when the country needs us more than ever”.
New Zealand farmers are being urged to carry on producing food while respecting coronavirus guidelines issued by the Government.
The opposition is throwing its support behind the Government’s decision to move the country towards Level 4 of the Covid-19 alert system over the next 48 hours.
New Zealand is heading for an unprecedented shutdown.
Animal medicines and crop protection lobby group, Agcarm wants the Government to extend its COVID-19 support to the farming community for maintaining essential food supplies.
The New Zealand Veterinary Association has some advice for animal owners amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Large areas of North Canterbury and South Marlborough – affected by the 2016 Kaikoura Earthquakes – offer wide potential for horticulture.
The Organic Products Bill has passed its first reading with full support from all political parties.
The Forest Owners Association (FOA) says it’s working closely with the Government on its $28m relief package for Gisborne forestry workers.
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South Canterbury milk processor Oceania Dairy Ltd is issuing measures to keep staff well and the factory running in the face of rising demand from China.
The Government is spending $28 million to redeploy almost 300 forestry workers.
Tairāwhiti’s wood processing sector will receive funding through the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) to support the local economy amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
Waikato farmers are generally pleased with recommendations on Plan Change 1 "Healthy Rivers" that the Waikato Regional Council adopted this week.
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