by Luci | Oct 13, 2023 | Default
Gisborne District Council has asked a judge to fine a forestry company $84,000 after they showed a “high level of carelessness”. The council says the company used of heavy machinery in streambeds leaving slash and debris on steep and erosion-prone slopes in Gisborne....
by Luci | Oct 13, 2023 | Default
Time is running out for farmers to have their say as the Mycoplasma bovis partners propose to move the disease eradication programme from the Ministry for Primary Industries. The MPI, DairyNZ and Beef + Lamb New Zealand are seeking farmers’ views on the proposed...
by Luci | Oct 12, 2023 | Default
News that Massey University is potentially slashing more than 100 jobs is being described as “short sighted” and disastrous for the future of agriculture. The University wants to reduce staffing numbers in the natural sciences and food advanced technology...
by Luci | Oct 12, 2023 | Default
Demand for sheepmeat and beef will recover slightly, but not enough to cover continuing increases in farming costs, according to Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s new season outlook. BLNZ chief economist Andrew Burtt reckons it’s going to be another tough year for farmers...
by Luci | Oct 12, 2023 | Default
The reopening of the troubled main state highway through the Mangamuka Gorge in the Far North has been delayed until late 2024. Originally Waka Kotahi said the closure would end in May 2024 however it now says the road won’t be operational until late 2024. The vital...
by Luci | Oct 12, 2023 | Default
A true kiwi experience is happening in Tai Rawhiti Gisborne Friday and Saturday. It is the 143rd Poverty Bay A&P Show and is one of the classic kiwi experiences with hundreds of events , 200 exhibits thrill rides side shows and a Grand Parade. Show President Simon...
