by Luci | Jul 3, 2023 | Default
Half a tonne of venison from the controversial North Canterbury Hunting Competition has been processed by volunteers and the Hope Community Trust and distributed it to those in need. The competition made headlines all over the world in the lead-up to the event when it...
by Luci | Jul 3, 2023 | Default
The Government’s proposed RMA replacement is fatally flawed needs to be immediately withdrawn and re-started from scratch according to Federated Farmers spokesperson for RMA reform Mark Hooper. He reckons the Environment Committee’s 1,377-page report is of real...
by Luci | Jun 30, 2023 | Default
Zespri has signed an agreement to increase fruit sales in China by 50% over the next three years. Zespri chairman Bruce Cameron was in Shanghai to sign the agreement with Joy Wing Mau and Goodfarmer, Zespri’s two largest distributors in China. The deal means Zespri...
by Luci | Jun 30, 2023 | Default
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins’ week-long visit to China has delivered dividends for primary sector companies who accompanied him. Alliance Group and Chinese partner Grand Farm have announced a significant expansion of grass-fed lamb, mutton, beef and venison across...
by Luci | Jun 30, 2023 | Default
The Government’s long-awaited package for growers and farmers affected by recent weather events like Cyclone Gabrielle underwrites bank lending and offers cheaper finance options, but stops short of any bailouts. Banks will be supported to grant loans up to $10...
