Federated Farmers President Is Saying ‘No’ To The Government’s Emission Pricing Plan – Wayne Langford Joins Mark Leishman On Round Up
Federated Farmers President Wayne Langford is saying ‘no’ to the Government’s emission pricing plan… suggesting it is completely tone-deaf to the reality rural New Zealanders are living with. He says farmers are struggling to keep their heads above water and being...
A2 Milk Said A Strong Performance In China Helped Drive Its Net Profit Up By 26.2%
A2 Milk said a strong performance in China - helped drive its net profit up by 26.2% to $144.8 million in the June year. But a disappointing earnings outlook drove the share price down by 42 cents or 8.4% to $4.93 in early trading. Shares in The a2 Milk were the...
Southland Coroner Says The Death Of A Stockman After An Attack From A Bull Is A Reminder To Anyone Working With Cattle That They Should Be Appropriately Trained
The Southland coroner says the death of an experienced stockman after an attack from a bull is a timely reminder to anyone working with cattle that they should be appropriately trained and experienced for the task, and should plan an escape route in advance. Coroner...
Six Months On From Cyclone Gabrielle, A Farming Leader Says The So Called ‘Recovery’ Is Almost Non-Existent – Toby Williams Joins Mark Leishman On Round Up
Six months on from Cyclone Gabrielle, a farming leader says the so called ‘recovery’ is almost non-existent. Farmer and Federated Farmers board member Toby Williams – whose property is just out of Gisborne – says despite the efforts of individuals, there are many...
DairyNZ Has Released An Updated National Average Breakeven Figure For The Season Of $7.51 Excluding Principal Repayments On Debt
DairyNZ has released an updated national average breakeven figure for the season of $7.51 excluding principal repayments on debt. That means on average, farmers will be losing at least 76 cents on every Kg/MS they produce this season. Federated Farmers Dairy Chair...
The Government Has Put Back Start Dates For Farmers To Report Their Climate Change Emissions
The Government has put back start dates for farmers to report their climate change emissions, and for the pricing of agricultural emissions have been pushed back … but the delay is less than a year in both cases. Farm-level emissions reporting requirements will start...
The Freshwater Fishing Season Begins On October 1, And New Licences Are Now On Sale
The freshwater fishing season begins on October 1, and new licences are now on sale. Fish & Game NZ chief executive Corina Jordan says around 100,000 anglers are expected to go freshwater fishing throughout the country. She says new Designated Waters Licence will...
Whatever With Wiggy Is The Home Site Of Former Rural Communicator Of The Year – Craig Wiggins Joins Mark Leishman On Round Up
Whatever with Wiggy is the home site of Craig Wiggins, former Rural Communicator of the Year. He does a huge amount of work in the rural mental health space and his Lean on a Gate and Talk To a Mate campaign looks like it may go global. Craig joins Mark Leishman on...
Arable Farmers Are Being Encouraged To Vote On The Future Of The Foundation For Arable Research
Arable farmers are being encouraged to vote on the future of the Foundation for Arable Research. The deadline is August 23 and the referendum will determine FAR’s future. Voting papers were posted last month to farmers who grow arable grain and seed crops, maize and...