by Luci | Aug 29, 2023 | Default
The Foundation for Arable Research has survived with cropping farmers ticking the Yes box and giving the green light for the continuation of FAR. The results show strong support for continued investment in research and extension for the arable industry following its...
by Luci | Aug 29, 2023 | Default
Bottom trawling is to be banned in most of the Hauraki Gulf, as part of a plan to better protect the 1.2-million-hectare $100 billion marine park. Four options will be put into public consultation next week including bottom-trawling and Danish seining which would be...
by Luci | Aug 28, 2023 | Default
Sheep farmers are being asked to supply samples of Ewe Poo as part of a facial eczema trial. The disease costs the sheep beef dairy and deer sectors $332 million every year. It effects sheep liver health and production and is incurable. Beef + Lamb NZ Strategy Manager...
by Luci | Aug 28, 2023 | Default
A Canterbury meat business and its owners have been fined $84,500 for illegally selling unregulated homekilled deer, beef, goat and pork in butcher shops. Canterbury Homekill Services owner Noel Womersley was sentenced in the Christchurch District Court on multiple...
by Luci | Aug 28, 2023 | Default
PGG Wrightson is sticking with the IHC Calf & Rural scheme, committing to another three years of support for the scheme which was launched in 1982 and has grown to be one of New Zealand’s most successful charitable programmes. The rural donation scheme has raised...
