by Luci | May 15, 2023 | Default
Greg Anderson says this has been the best season in his farming career. The Fairlie sheep and beef farmer says he has been farming in South Canterbury for more than 37 years and hasn’t known a season like it. The South Canterbury Federated Farmers President joins Mark...
by Luci | May 12, 2023 | Default
The Government and Spark, 2Degrees and One NZ formerly Vodafone are joining forces to speed up the rollout of 5G to regional towns across New Zealand. Minister for the Digital Communications, Ginny Andersen says they want everyone in New Zealand to have access to good...
by Luci | May 12, 2023 | Default
Another very tight year for some kiwifruit growers who won’t make any money this year and it is all down to the four major weather events that have hit the growing season. The extreme weather will result in the smallest green kiwifruit crop in 20 years. Zespri is...
by Luci | May 12, 2023 | Default
A big week for Federated Farmers with President Andrew Hoggard resigning his role to become an Act candidate in October’s election. After 18 years with Federated Farmers he has opted for a list seat and will be standing in the true blue Rangitikei electorate. Vice...
by Luci | May 12, 2023 | Default
Most areas of NZ have been through some seriously challenging times lately and a lot to do with weather events. One of the worst hit areas has been Northland and next week a series of mental health summits will be held. Whatever with Wiggy founder Craig Wiggins is...
by Luci | May 11, 2023 | Default
Massey University is looking into electronic cow collars and trying to figure out if they do what they say and whether they are worth the money. The systems allow farmers to manage herds remotely and in some cases provide invisible fences for stock management. Massey...
