Displaying items by tag: farming

Saturday, 22 August 2015 09:00

Keeping NZ farming ahead of the rest

As an agricultural nation, New Zealand’s history in production farming traces back to when the early European settlers arrived on our shores in the late 1840s.

Published in Opinion

FARMING IS becoming ‘sexy’ again for young people overseas, but New Zealand has not caught up with this trend yet, says Southland dairy farmer Michael Horgan.

Published in General News
Sunday, 30 November 2014 00:00

The last generation: handing down the farm

A SURVEY conducted by Lincoln University shows that many farmers are struggling with the problem of passing on their farm to their children.

Published in General News
Friday, 29 November 2013 10:46

Sustainability not an add-on

SUSTAINABILITY MUST be built into everyday farming, not bolted on, was one of the key messages delivered to agribusiness and industry leaders by Canterbury farming ambassadors Roz and Craige Mackenzie.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 20 November 2013 09:38

Maori farming myth needs hosing down

A LEADING Maori agribusinesswoman says there’s a myth going around about the so-called ‘potential’ of Maori farming.

Published in General News
Thursday, 10 October 2013 09:34

Rural Women plays key role in Family Farming year

RURAL WOMEN NEW ZEALAND is excited to play a key role in organising a programme of events to celebrate the UN International Year of Family Farming in 2014.

Published in General News

THE MAN heading Power Farming Group predicts a new golden era for New Zealand farming.

Published in Machinery & Products
Thursday, 22 August 2013 08:28

Global interest in biological farming

An invited presentation from a New Zealand professor on Biological Farming was well received by the Hindu business community and investors from around the world.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 13 August 2013 08:53

Maori youth scholarships

Four scholarships to support Maori youth who are considering farming careers are being offered by the ASB and the Poutama Trust.

Published in General News
Monday, 24 June 2013 09:33

Farming in a fish bowl

SOCIAL MEDIA have thrust farmers into customers’ and consumers’ spotlights, revealing how food is produced and the resources used to produce it. 

Published in General News
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