by Luci | Sep 8, 2023 | Default
A team of Canterbury scientists reckons lab-grown plant cells could be a solution to challenges facing fruit growers. The Plant and Food Research team is exploring fruit production with not a tree, bush or vine in sight. Researchers hope to recreate the taste and...
by Luci | Sep 8, 2023 | Default
35 people have been confirmed to have had the disease Leptospirosis in Hawke’s Bay this year, with about half of those requiring treatment in hospital. Most of the cases have been reported after the February cyclone and National Public Health Service registrar Dr Matt...
by Luci | Sep 8, 2023 | Default
Green crosses have been popping up on farm fences around the country. Just like the white crosses for road crash victims, these crosses are painted green. A group called your Food Producers NZ is wanting to tell consumers how regulations can push up food prices....
by Luci | Sep 7, 2023 | Default
There has been a 22.5% drop in the number of farm sales for the three months ended July 2023 than for the same period in 2022. 35.5% fewer dairy farms and 11.1% fewer dairy support farms were sold compared to last year. But there has been a nearly six percent rise in...
by Luci | Sep 7, 2023 | Default
Rural Health Network is delighted they will be on a more equal footing with Australia when recruiting overseas doctors. A successful challenge by Hauora Taiwhenua means rural general practices are now eligible for up to $20,000 relocation costs to help recruit...
by Luci | Sep 7, 2023 | Default
Federated Farmers has turned down a Govt grant of $600,000 to highlight what they say is wasteful Government spending in the lead up to the general election. Federated Farmers RMA spokesperson Mark Hooper says The Ministry for the Environment was looking to fund NGO...
