by Luci | Mar 9, 2023 | Default
A new campaign launched by Beef + Lamb New Zealand and rural advocacy group 50 Shades of Green aims at raising New Zealanders’ awareness of what they refer to as crippling Government policies. The “Kiwis Backing Farmers” campaign describes the wave of policies and...
by Luci | Mar 9, 2023 | Default
A man died after being pinned underneath a tractor in the Far North on Tuesday. The Kaitāia Fire Brigade, St John and the Northland Rescue Helicopter were called near Kaitāia shortly after 5pm. Brigade senior station officer Colin “Toss” Kitchen said they found a...
by Luci | Mar 9, 2023 | Default
Gisborne Wairoa Federated Farmers President Charlie Reynolds has just made a huge decision. He has sold his family sheep and beef farm to forestry interests and is now working in the forestry industry. Charlie joins Mark Leishman on Round Up to describe how he came to...
by Luci | Mar 8, 2023 | Default
The government-owned research company Scion has come up with a possible solution to the forestry slash issue. Setting up mini processing plants on site to chip the branches and waste from logging. Scion specialises in research, science and technology development for...
by Luci | Mar 8, 2023 | Default
A Pirongia dairy farmer has been crowned the Waikato Bay of Plenty FMG Young Farmer of the Year. 28 year old Emma Poole will be heading to the Grand Final in Timaru in July. She took the title off her husband, Chris Poole, who represented Waikato last year in the...
by Luci | Mar 8, 2023 | Default
Countdown Supermarkets are to promote fresh produce from Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne growers in stores and online, to encourage customers to support those affected by Cyclone Gabrielle. Growers in both areas were particularly hit hard by the cyclone, with some reporting...
