Displaying items by tag: DAVID BIRKETT

Federated Farmers says the farming sector has been unable to effectively address quad bike safety.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 02 April 2025 14:55

Feds welcomes health and safety resets

Federated Farmers says the health and safety changes announced this week by the Government represent the start of overdue reforms.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 08 October 2024 15:55

Maize grain imports loom next year

The country may have to import maize grain next season unless the issue of having enough gas to dry the local product is resolved.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 01 October 2024 10:55

Maize grain shortage looming?

If there is a maize grain shortage next season, farmers will have to look for an alternative and that may not be easy.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 24 September 2024 07:55

Maize grain dilemma

North Island maize grain growers are facing an uncertain future in 2025 as the country's energy crisis hits the rural sector.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 28 August 2024 10:55

Punching above its weight

Federated Farmers arable chair David Birkett said he was hugely impressed by the calibre and commitment of this year's winners of the Arable Awards in seven categories.

Published in General News

Farmers are hoping for a respite from complex national health and safety laws, under review by the Coalition Government.

Published in General News
Friday, 14 June 2024 10:25

Farmers welcome less red tape for products

Farmers are looking forward to less red tape and delay around approval processes for new agricultural and horticultural products.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 25 October 2023 07:55

Preparing for drought!

As rain pours down on David Birkett's Leeston arable farm, he takes a sigh of relief ahead of the predicted dry summer.

Published in General News

The Innovation title at last night’s New Zealand Arable Awards went to Southland’s Auld Farm Distillery.

Published in General News
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