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Pause on freshwater farm plans hailed

Colin Hurst, Federated Farmers says the plans were unworkable and unaffordable. Photo Credit: Federated Farmers Facebook Page.

Farmers are overjoyed to see a halt to freshwater farm plans put in place by the previous government.

'Putting common sense back in the room'

ACT MP Mark Cameron says the Government is bringing common sense “back in the room” by halting the rollout of freshwater farm plans.

B+LNZ launches rural leadership scholarship for 2025

Beef + Lamb NZ has launched a new scholarship for farmers.

Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has launched its Rural Leadership Advancement Scholarship.

Silt study provides critical insights on recovery

Land covered by clay-based silt could grow good vegetable and arable crops in the next season, according to a new study.

A study examining the recovery of land covered by silt during Cyclone Gabrielle last year could provide critical insights on how to manage recovery from the storm.

Govt halts regional council freshwater plans rollout

Associate Environment Minister Andrew Hoggard.

The Government is pausing the rollout of freshwater farm plans until system improvements are finalised.

Farm operator to expand apple footprint

Craigmore Sustainables chief executive Che Charteris.

Farm and forestry operator Craigmore Sustainables is growing its horticulture presence with two recent apple orchard acquisitions.

Co-op offers fixed price N pilot

Ballance says the offering is the first of its kind and will offer shareholders more certainty on their input costs.

Ballance Agri-Nutrients is offering fixed price nitrogen to farmer shareholders from September.

Farmer slams GM review as going "too far, too fast"

Hawke's Bay fruit and vegetable grower Scott Lawson.

A Hawke’s Bay fruit and vegetable grower has described the Government’s plan to review regulations around genetic modification as rushed.

Hort exports heading towards $8 billion

Horticulture export revenue is expected to reach a record $7.1 billion in the year to 30 June 2024 and is rapidly heading towards $8 billion.

Carpet maker Bremworth set for 'sustained growth'

Bremworth reports a $4.6 million profit for year ending June 30, 2024.

Wool carpet and rug manufacturer Bremworth says it’s emerging from a period of significant transformation, rebuilding from damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle and moving away from synthetics to the production of wool carpets and rugs.