by Luci | May 16, 2023 | Default
Vegetables planted since Cyclone Gabrielle are filling supermarket shelves but growers say they have a new problem – convincing shoppers to buy them. Chair of the Gisborne Growers Association Calvin Gedye says there are a lot of vegetables on shelves and prices should...
by Luci | May 16, 2023 | Default
Beef + Lamb New Zealand is holding a series of talks around the country so farmers can provide feedback on any concerns raised at the group’s recent annual meeting. Nine remits were tabled at the March meeting, two were in relation to He Waka Eke Noa with nearly 49%...
by Luci | May 16, 2023 | Default
Last week’s news that Federated Farmers President Andrew Hoggard was standing down to stand for the Act Party … was a bit of a shock although the rumours had been circulating. So a week on as the dust settles how has the news gone over. The former president of Feds...
by Luci | May 15, 2023 | Default
The 2023 New Zealand Share Farmers of the Year are described as a power couple who are driven, genuine and focused dairy farmers. Hayden and Bridget Goble from Taranaki were named the 2023 New Zealand Share Farmer of the Year, Canterbury/North Otago’s Jack Symes...
by Luci | May 15, 2023 | Default
State Highway 2 between Gisborne and Napier finally reopened Sunday, nearly three months after Cyclone Gabrielle. Speed restrictions are in place and some areas are down to single lanes with traffic lights and road control. Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency will be...
by Luci | May 15, 2023 | Default
Forestry Minister Peeni Henare says Tai Rāwhiti Gisborne locals are thankful for forestry as it puts bread and butter on the table but are looking towards new opportunities in the future. The damning report into the devastation caused by forestry slash during Cyclone...
