This Week Marks The 40th Anniversary Of Closer Economic Relations Or CER The Free Trade Agreement Between New Zealand And Australia
This week marks the 40th anniversary of Closer Economic Relations or CER the free trade agreement between New Zealand and Australia. CER was a world-leading agreement in 1983 and the WTO has called it the world’s most comprehensive, effective and mutually compatible...
After The February Cyclone There Has Been An Extreme Summer In The Far South – Federated Farmers Otago President Mark Patterson Joins Mark Leishman On Round Up
While the focus has rightly been on the challenges facing east coast north island farmers after the February cyclone there has been an extreme summer in the far south … that has changed dramatically over the past few days with snow making its first appearance…but is...
Apple Growers Are Unlikely To Make Any Money From Exports To The UK And Europe
Apple growers are unlikely to make any money from exports to the UK and Europe. Soaring orchard costs, high freight costs and returns not keeping up with inflation. Ag First Horticulture consultant Ross Wilson says NZ grows the best varieties and provides superb...
FMG Has Bolstered Its Claims And Assessing Teams And Is Working At Streamlining The Process To Get More Claims Paid
FMG has bolstered its claims and assessing teams and is working at streamlining the process to get more claims paid. FMG has so far paid out about $23 million in insurance claims following Cyclone Gabrielle and other recent storms. FMG’s head of claims, Nicki Mackay,...
New Zealand Beekeepers Say The Varroa Mite Is The Still Most Common Reason For Overwintering Hive Losses
New Zealand beekeepers say the Varroa mite is the still most common reason for overwintering hive losses. The recently released New Zealand Colony Loss Survey shows the loss rate during winter 2022 was 13.5% identical to winter 2021. So while loss rates have levelled...
It Is The Awards Season With Dairy Industry, Farm Environment And Young Farmer Examples Of Events That In Essence Encourage People In And Into Agriculture – Jacqueline Rowarth Joins Mark Leishman On Round Up
It is the awards season with Dairy Industry, Farm Environment and Young Farmer examples of events that in essence encourage people in and into agriculture. But Dr Jacqueline Rowarth wonders how attractive it is as a career when the paperwork and compliance from...
A Big Year Of Sales In 2022 For Tractors And Machinery Has Now Fallen Back To 2021 Levels With The Industry Looking At The Coming Months With Uncertainty
A big year of sales in 2022 for tractors and machinery has now fallen back to 2021 levels with the industry looking at the coming months with uncertainty. Tractor and Machinery Association President Kyle Baxter says last year was a big, big year for tractor sales, but...
New Agriculture Spokesperson For National Todd McClay Is Also National’s Trade Spokesman After Being Trade Minister In The Last National Government
New Agriculture spokesperson for National Todd McClay is also National’s trade spokesman after being trade minister in the last National government. Todd McLay says he’s excited to add Agriculture as it does much of the heavy lifting in the economy. He says National...
Growers, Foresters And Livestock Farmers Are Making A Slow Recovery After Cyclone Gabrielle
Growers, foresters and livestock farmers are making a slow recovery after Cyclone Gabrielle, with industry representatives warning of big impacts on harvest and yields. New Zealand Apples and Pears chairman Richard Punter says the Hawke’s Bay pip fruit crop will be...