RWNZ chief executive to step down
Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) chief executive Gabrielle O’Brien will step down at the end of June.
The annual Central District Field Days has been cancelled due to Covid.
Organisers say they are gutted to announce that due to COVID-19 event restrictions and the uncertainty of how long the Omicron variant will be active in the community, CD Field Days, scheduled for next month, will not go ahead.
“Although we considered postponement as a potential option, we cannot confidently confirm a date in the current climate.
“Like us, we’re sure this isn’t the news you wanted to hear, as we know how highly anticipated and important this event is to the rural sector, and its community.”
Exhibitors are being emailed more information on the refund process.
Federated Farmers president Wayne Langford is claiming “some real success” on the 12 policy priorities it placed before the Coalition Government.
Federated Farmers is throwing its support behind the Fast-track Approvals Bill introduced by the Coalition Government to enable a fast-track decision-making process for infrastructure and development projects.
The latest report from ANZ isn’t good news for sheep farmers: lamb returns are forecast to remain low.
Divine table grapes that herald the start of a brand-new industry in Hawke’s Bay have been coming off vines in Maraekakaho.
In what appears to be a casualty of the downturn in the agricultural sector, a well-known machinery brand is now in the hands of liquidators and owing creditors $6.6 million.
One of New Zealand’s deepest breeder Jersey herds – known for its enduring connection through cattle with the UK’s longest reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II – will host its 75th anniversary celebration sale on-farm on April 22.