by Luci | Feb 7, 2023 | Default
Investigations are underway into a fire that ripped through a Waikato poultry farm yesterday killing 50,000 egg laying hens. The fire affected two of the twelve barns at the Zeagold farm in Orini, and vets are monitoring the health of the birds in the other barns. The...
by Luci | Feb 3, 2023 | Default
Alliance Group has appointed Willie Wiese as interim chief executive. Current chief executive David Surveyor leaves the co-operative on this time next week until a replacement is found, Willie Wiese – its current manager of manufacturing – will fill the role. Chair...
by Luci | Feb 3, 2023 | Default
There’s to be a review of the forestry slash following a meeting at Gisborne District Council with forestry minister Stuart Nash, agriculture minister Damien O’Connor, justice minister Kiritapu Allan, local MP Meka Whaitiri, plus Gisborne District Council’s...
by Luci | Feb 3, 2023 | Default
More than 7000 people have visited 82 farms throughout NZ in the past two years through the Open Farms initiative. Now in its third year Open Farms provides a platform for farmers to share their stories with urban Kiwis. Founder Daniel Eb says there is no lack of...
by Luci | Feb 2, 2023 | Default
FMG is receiving claims for entire crops destroyed after flooding on farms in the upper North Island. Head of claims Nicki Mackay says assessors are evaluating damage in Northland, Auckland, Waikato, and Bay of Plenty, but won’t get a complete picture of losses yet as...
by Luci | Feb 2, 2023 | Default
The Horticulture industry is planning to double farmgate revenue to $12 billion by 2035. The govt and industry has developed a strategy to boost returns while future proofing supply of fresh fruit domestically and for export. Ag minister Damien O’Connor says the...
