Cold South-Westerly Winds Sweeping North Out Of The Southern Ocean Brought Heavy Snow To Areas Of The Lower South Island
Cold south-westerly winds sweeping north out of the Southern Ocean brought heavy snow to areas of the lower South Island. Tapanui dairy farmer Bruce Eade runs his 550 head dairy farm in Eastern Southland, and he says it's the biggest snowfall he's seen in 10 years. He...
The 2023 Primary Industries New Zealand Awards Were Announced Last Night As Part Of The Fifth Primary Industries Of NZ Summit
The 2023 Primary Industries New Zealand Awards were announced last night as part of the fifth Primary Industries of NZ Summit. The awards were held at Tākina, Wellington’s new Convention and Exhibition Centre. AgResearch personnel took out three of the coveted...
The Government Is Backing Rural Support Trusts To Provide More Help To Farmers And Growers Affected By Severe Weather Events In The North Island
The Government is backing Rural Support Trusts to provide more help to farmers and growers affected by severe weather events in the North Island with at least $2.4 million in funding for the 2023-24 financial year. Rural Communities Minister Keiran McAnulty says the...
The Country Continues To Pay For The Destruction Caused Back In February By Cyclone Gabrielle – Will Foley Joins Mark Leishman On Round Up
The country continues to pay for the destruction caused back in February by Cyclone Gabrielle… with the bill nudging $5billion. Central hawkes Bay farmer Will Foley is a Hawkes Bay Regional Councillor and has been at the rock face .. not only on farm but around the...
Cheese Exports Rose $763 Million (35%) In The 12 Months To May 2023
Cheese exports rose $763 million (35%) in the 12 months to May 2023, compared with the previous year, according to figures released by Stats NZ. Over the same period, cheese quantities exported rose 6.9%, and the average price per kilogram rose 26%. Cheddar cheese...
Half A Tonne Of Venison From The Controversial North Canterbury Hunting Competition Has Been Processed By Volunteers And The Hope Community Trust And Distributed It To Those In Need
Half a tonne of venison from the controversial North Canterbury Hunting Competition has been processed by volunteers and the Hope Community Trust and distributed it to those in need. The competition made headlines all over the world in the lead-up to the event when it...
The Government’s Proposed RMA Replacement Is Fatally Flawed Needs To Be Immediately Withdrawn And Re-Started From Scratch – Mark Hooper Joins Mark Leishman On Round Up
The Government’s proposed RMA replacement is fatally flawed needs to be immediately withdrawn and re-started from scratch according to Federated Farmers spokesperson for RMA reform Mark Hooper. He reckons the Environment Committee’s 1,377-page report is of real...
Zespri Has Signed An Agreement To Increase Fruit Sales In China By 50% Over The Next Three Years
Zespri has signed an agreement to increase fruit sales in China by 50% over the next three years. Zespri chairman Bruce Cameron was in Shanghai to sign the agreement with Joy Wing Mau and Goodfarmer, Zespri’s two largest distributors in China. The deal means Zespri...
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins’ Week-Long Visit To China Has Delivered Dividends For Primary Sector Companies Who Accompanied Him
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins’ week-long visit to China has delivered dividends for primary sector companies who accompanied him. Alliance Group and Chinese partner Grand Farm have announced a significant expansion of grass-fed lamb, mutton, beef and venison across...