by Luci | Nov 2, 2023 | Default
South Island growers may soon have a new way to sell their ugly fruit and vegetables – the ones considered not pretty enough for the supermarkets. Wonky Box takes that fruit and sells it on line and now is planning to expand its fresh produce delivery service...
by Luci | Nov 2, 2023 | Default
A change of pace and properly designed regulation are top of the wish list for arable farmers from the new incoming government. Federated Farmers arable industry chair David Birkett says we need to make sure regulations to operate in New Zealand are robust with good...
by Luci | Nov 2, 2023 | Default
Cattle rustlers have hit a South Auckland stud farm, swiping more than 50 cattle and with them priceless genetics. Some 22 breeding cows and 29 calves have been stolen from farmers Kirstine Lereculey and Phillip Jackson near Glenbrook. They only bought the Kokonga...
by Luci | Nov 1, 2023 | Default
New Zealand households are now spending an average of $238 per week on food, a lift of 9% on a year ago. With more Kiwis now saying they choose lower-priced imperfect fruit or vegetables over more expensive regular-appearance vegetables. The number of vegans in New...
by Luci | Nov 1, 2023 | Default
Fonterra’s chief financial officer Neil Beaumont is leaving the co-operative after less than a year in the job. Beaumont joined the co-operative in February this year and his last day will be Friday. Mr Beaumont was senior managing director, chief financial and...
