Cut with care
OPINION: The new government has clearly signalled big cuts across the public service.
OPINION: This old mutt hears that the voices of dissent in sheep and beef farming circles are growing louder about what they believe is the (non) performance of Beef + Lamb NZ - especially its top executive and CEO Sam McIvor.
OPINION: Former DairyNZ chief executive Tim Mackle apparently had a dozen job offers in the past few weeks - all from farmers offering him farm assistant jobs!
New DairyNZ chief financial officer Robyn Marsh started last week, an appointment DairyNZ says will provide strong financial direction, vision, and profitable management.
Farm costs have risen 33% over the past years to top on average $9.17/kgMS last season, according to DairyNZ.
Farmers are facing increased costs and are focused on managing these at the start of the new dairy season.
Politicians at this year's New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards heard a clear message from organisers - do not bog the industry down in excessive red tape.
DairyNZ teams are in the field, doing all they can to assist farmers hit by cyclones Gabrielle and Hale.
OPINION: The new government has clearly signalled big cuts across the public service.
OPINION: Your canine crusader is not surprised by the recent news that New Zealand plant-based ‘fake meat’ business is in…