by Luci | Aug 14, 2023 | Default
The wool industry is lobbying government officials to avoid a repeat of the Ministry of Education choosing synthetic floor coverings over wool. And the ministry has promised to look at using wool in school areas other than classrooms. News that the ministry chose a...
by Luci | Aug 14, 2023 | Default
Bees and honey producers are having challenging times – alongside many other primary sector groups. This year it has not only been the wet weather which bees do not like, but an upsurge in Varroa mite attacks on hives. John Hartnell is Federated Farmers Bee...
by Luci | Aug 11, 2023 | Default
The vegetable industry is welcoming the debate on removing GST from fruit and vegetables. Vegetables New Zealand Chair John Murphy says being able to grow more vegetables could be one way to bring prices down, improve health outcomes, and support an industry that is...
by Luci | Aug 11, 2023 | Default
Bovaer a product that is purported to reduce methane emissions by 30% has passed the first hurdle to being used in NZ. The Environmental Protection Authority has approved the feed additive. DSM Nutritional Products applied to import or manufacture Bovaer which...
by Luci | Aug 11, 2023 | Default
Food prices fell last month in a dramatic change of tack after months of unrelenting price increases. Stats NZ says prices fell 1.1% in July. Compared with June, fruit and vegetables prices fell 4.1% and overall grocery food prices were down 0.2%. The latest food...
by Luci | Aug 10, 2023 | Default
King Country shearers Jack Fagan and Clay Harris have wrapped up a busy season in the UK by each winning two finals at different venues in England and Wales. Fagan following in the footsteps of his father Sir David 30-40 years ago, finished runner-up to new World...
