by Luci | Jul 12, 2023 | Default
New Zealands rural populations are dying at higher rates than those living in urban centres. A new University of Otago study has contradicted existing data on death rates with researchers calling it the strongest evidence yet that New Zealanders who live in rural...
by Luci | Jul 12, 2023 | Default
Wayne Langford has had a bit practice at being President of Federated Farmers since taking over the role when former President Andrew Hoggard went to the ACT party. So no surprise that he was elected last week and for the Golden Bay 40 year old father and Dairy Farmer...
by Luci | Jul 11, 2023 | Default
Three kiwi farm dogs and their owners are taking part in the 2023 Cobber Challenge, with a further nine Aussie finalists chosen to battle it out for the title of Australasia’s hardest-working dog. The kiwis are Ashton Clements of Te Wharau with heading dog Fern,...
by Luci | Jul 11, 2023 | Default
Pierre van Heerden has been appointed as the first Grocery Commissioner, in the latest move to improve competition in the sector, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Duncan Webb announced. He is an experienced Chief Executive and board member, with deep knowledge...
by Luci | Jul 11, 2023 | Default
Some Southland farmers ordered to immediately stop winter grazing are “stressed” and “don’t know what to do,”. Environment Southland issued abatement notices to several farmers after it deemed rules were being broken. The notices told farmers to “cease and desist”...
by Luci | Jul 10, 2023 | Default
A potential change to country of origin labelling practices which confuse consumers about where products come from. NZPork is particularly pleased Parliament’s Regulations Review Committee has recommended clearer labelling after complaining that food labelling...