by Luci | Apr 18, 2023 | Default
The Government revisit of the controversial Three Waters was announced last week and under the new model, 10 regionally owned public water entities – will report to a local representative group was jointly comprised of council representatives with every council...
by Luci | Apr 17, 2023 | Default
China was NZs largest export market for sheep and beef in 2022 and now that China’s Covid rules have been relaxed there was talk of a big bounce back with more consumers choosing red meat as a kind of reward for their Covid hardships. Meat Industry Association CEO...
by Luci | Apr 17, 2023 | Default
The Fall army worm looks like it is here to stay. Eggs from the pest were first found in Tauranga last year and then in the South Island for the first time in January. The Foundation for Arable Research says in the last few weeks large fall army worm moth flights were...
by Luci | Apr 17, 2023 | Default
New Zealand is losing its way in the fight to protect the health of lakes and rivers, says Fish & Game New Zealand. Chief executive of Fish & Game New Zealand, a qualified freshwater ecologist Corina Jordan says the latest report on the state of freshwater in...
by Luci | Apr 17, 2023 | Default
The egg shortage was caused by the change in caging regulations and the fact supermarkets opted for free range eggs only. This shortage continues but it seems there is hope on the horizon. Executive Director of the Poultry Industry Association Michael Brooks joins...
by Luci | Apr 14, 2023 | Default
Rural communities will lose nearly $350 million a year when the last of the ships with live cattle set sail for China next week. A bill to ban exports was passed last September, after concerns over ongoing animal welfare issues during voyages. One Ashburton farmer...
