Don’t take away our livelihoods
US actor Joaquin Phoenix is being accused of taking away UK farmers’ livelihoods.
According to a recent survey, more than one in 10 Kiwis now say they are vegetarian – up 2% from 2011.
The Hound reckons it's no wonder this country is going to hell in a hand cart.
The poll by Roy Morgan Research, also found a much higher rate of vegetarianism in the North Island than the South Island.
It surveyed people aged 14 or older and found 10.38% of Kiwis described themselves as mostly or always vegetarian.
That figure was up from 8.1% in 2011. In the North Island, the figure was 11.1%, up from 8.4%, while in the South Island it was 7.8%, up from 6.9%.
Your old mate reckons it will take more than God to defend New Zealand when an agricultural-based nation like ours has around 10% of its population associating themselves as white, pasty, lentil munchers!
ACC says that this week's Fieldays is a great chance for farmers to pause and reflect on their processes and ensure that their life is in balance.
Bank of New Zealand (BNZ)will expand its First Farm support with a new funding boost designed to help more farmers and growers take their next step into farm ownership.
Westmorland Estate Ltd, a Waikato company running three dairy farms, runs on the philosophy that 'you are only as good as your team'.
AgriZeroNZ is ramping up efforts to accelerate the uptake of emissions reduction tools on farm with a new initiative to help more farmers put proven tools into practice.
With the general election just molnths away, farmers have launched a five-point plan for the next government.
The Government is investing in a range of initiatives designed to strengthen the resilience of rural communities and improve preparedness for future adverse events.

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