by Luci | Nov 14, 2023 | Default
New data from Stats NZ offers hope that inflation may be starting to ease with food prices down in October – led by cheese. Consumer prices manager James Mitchell says Food prices in New Zealand were 6.3% higher than a year ago but were cheaper in October 2023...
by Luci | Nov 14, 2023 | Default
The fall armyworm flew over from Australia, and Biosecurity New Zealand is hoping it is only a tourist. First discovered in New Zealand in March last year, the pest can chew through more than 350 plant species – which means it could be detrimental to arable and...
by Luci | Nov 14, 2023 | Default
Nine months after Cyclone Gabrielle, farmers in the Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay regions are slowly getting back on their feet, and many have Commence the Re-Fence to thank for helping relieve some of the pain of the massive rebuild. It is an initiative of CNH Industrial,...
by Luci | Nov 13, 2023 | Default
Damien O’Connor took off for San Francisco in his last official role after his government losing the election and he losing the West Coast seat. He is presiding over the meeting of 12 ministers from nations who are signatories to the Comprehensive and Progressive...
by Luci | Nov 13, 2023 | Default
Fonterra has had support from one of its major opponents over its newly released Scope 3 emissions target. The world’s biggest dairy company Nestle says Fonterra’s target supports its own ambition to reduce greenhouse gas emissions throughout its value chain. Fonterra...
by Luci | Nov 13, 2023 | Default
Fonterra’s AGM last week took a significant step towards achieving its climate ambitions with the announcement of an on-farm emissions reduction target, and Climate Roadmap. It received generally positive support from farmers and negative from the likes of Greenpeace....
