by Luci | Jun 13, 2023 | Default
The proposal from National to stop emissions pricings for farmers for at least another five years suggesting instead an on-farm pricing plan for farmers by twenty-thirty. The plan has won plaudits from Federated Farmers, but scorn from the government, which accuses...
by Luci | Jun 13, 2023 | Default
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is to lead a delegation to China, the first since the Covid-19 pandemic began. But before that the agriculture sector will be the centrepiece as both PM Hipkins and National Party leader Christopher Luxon attend Fieldays with policy...
by Luci | Jun 13, 2023 | Default
Canterbury Regional Council is to build a 48-kilometre-long pest fence as part of the war on wallabies. Wallabies have spread outside the containment zone and Biosecurity NZ estimates they could cover a third of the country by 2050 if no action is taken. The council’s...
by Luci | Jun 13, 2023 | Default
The Southern Hemisphere’s largest agricultural event will open its gates for the 55th year and this year marks a significant milestone as it will be the first time since 2019 that the borders will be fully open, allowing for a global exchange of ideas and...
by Luci | Jun 12, 2023 | Default
Tractor and machinery sales teams will be hoping for big things at Fieldays this week. The biggest event in the Southern Hemisphere gets underway on Wednesday morning and always one of the main attractions are the new tractors and machinery. But figures for the big...
