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THE HOUND hears that MPI is in full cry recruiting staff for one of its myriad departments in Wellington.
The advertisement beckons all-comers for “these exciting fast-paced roles”. Not surprisingly, the job description doesn’t stipulate that wannabes need know anything about farming. But, desperate to lure people to the capital, MPI says, “Wellington’s windy reputation ensures the air is always fresh and the aroma of great coffee is not far away”. No mention of the ‘aroma’ of bovine fecal matter in the HR department of MPI.
OPINION: Farmers around the country are welcoming the proposed reform of local government.
A move to boost farmer uptake of low methane emitting sheep is underway.
Silver Fern Farms has tackled the ongoing war-induced shipping challenges to mideast markets by airlifting 90 tonnes of chilled New Zealand lamb and beef to the United Arab Emirates.
The primary sector is leading New Zealand's economic recovery, according to economist and researcher Cameron Bagrie.
Dairy industry leader Jim van der Poel didn't make much of the invitation he received to the recent New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards in Rotorua.
Farmers around the country are going public big time, demanding their local district, city and regional councils come up with amalgamation plans that meet the needs of rural communities and don't allow urban councils to dominate.
OPINION: The old saying 'a new broom sweeps clean' doesn't always hold up, if you ask the Hound.
OPINION: This old mutt went to school to eat his lunch, but still knows the future of the country, and…
