by Luci | Jul 10, 2023 | Default
Emma Poole described herself as “absolutely buzzing” after being named the 55th FMG Young Farmer of the Year and making history as the Contest’s first-ever woman champion. She took out the title in Timaru on Saturday evening after three grueling days of competition....
by Luci | Jul 7, 2023 | Default
Wine exports for the year to May were worth $2.4 billion, up 25% on last year. Chief executive of New Zealand Winegrowers Philip Gregan says given the extreme weather challenges that growers, particularly in the North Island, this is a feel good story for the industry...
by Luci | Jul 7, 2023 | Default
Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne growers and farmers are now able to burn mixed waste as they deal with masses of cyclone and flood debris. Environment Minister David Parker says a temporary change in the law allows them to burn then replant and return land to productivity....
by Luci | Jul 7, 2023 | Default
The 55th Young Farmer Grand Final continues in and around Timaru with 7 regional winners battling it out for the prestigious trophy. Yesterday saw the business and computer based challenges which included presentations to the judges. Today it was the practical phase...
by Luci | Jul 6, 2023 | Default
The Post Your Support initiative is getting a further $500,000 in government funding to support farmers and growers to fix cyclone damaged fences and growing structures. Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor they stumped up with $100,000 to help kick-start this work...
