Fieldays’ sustainability credentials getting greener
The New Zealand National Fieldays Society has achieved a major sustainability milestone - reducing its greenhouse gas emissions and reaching the target five years early.
Are you switching your phone to flight mode before driving your tractor?
National Fieldays has released a tractor safety instructional video inspired by Air New Zealand’s viral safety videos.
The video offers some usual advice, like wearing your seatbelt and checking wheels.
Where the video gets a bit unusual is with its offering of less common advice, advocating for farmers to ensure all radio-controlled devices should are switched to flight mode.
Watch the video below.
Before operating one of these bad boys, it is important that you follow the correct safety instructions. So sit back and relax while our good mate Clint runs you through this quick tractor safety briefing - we hope you enjoy the ride!#Fieldays2020 #AirNZSafetyVideo #AirNZShareMe pic.twitter.com/OcnRl2uHys
— Fieldays (@FieldaysNZ) January 19, 2020
A New Zealand dairy industry leader believes the free trade deal announced with India delivers wins for the sector.
The Coalition Government will need the support of at least one opposition party to ratify the free trade deal with India.
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At Pāmu’s Kepler Farm in Manapouri, mating has wrapped up at the across-breed Beef Progeny Test.
More than 150 people turned up at Parliament recently to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ).
Biosecurity New Zealand says Kiwis should continue to keep an eye out for yellow-legged hornets (Vespa velutina) over the holiday season.