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WEBA hundred primary schools across New Zealand are now better resourced to teach their students about food and farming after winning ‘George the Farmer’ book sets in a recent competition run by rural lender, Rabobank. TB differential slaughter levy rates are changing with dairy animals paying $12.
National - Rural News Group
WEBTechnology to highlight natural capital on farm. A new technology company has been formed which will help New Zealand’s farmers and primary sector better understand and capitalise on their natural vegetation and biodiversity. Rural …
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WEBTrans-Tasman ag ministers zoom in on biosecurity. When New Zealand’s Agriculture, Biosecurity and Rural Communities Minister Damien O’Connor met with his new Australian counterpart yesterday, the subject of biosecurity was top of their agenda.
National - Rural News Group
WEBScholarships for emerging talent. 83 students from the Massey University School of Agriculture and Environment were awarded close to $400,000 in scholarships at a recent awards evening.
Farmlands going off the rails? - Rural News Group
WEBNov 21, 2023 · Rural retailer and supplier Farmlands is being accused of going off the rails and shareholders are being urged to take back control of the co-operative. Long-time Farmlands shareholder and retail supplier, Banks Peninsula sheep and beef farmer Roger Beattie, believes the rural supplies company is lessening choice …
RWNZ concerned by NZ Post retreat from rural communities
WEBJul 22, 2024 · Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) worries New Zealand Post will stop providing mail services to the rural communities of Mapua and Upper Moutere. The organization’s new chief executive, Marie Fitzpatrick, says it is “deeply concerning.”. She is worried that NZ Post could be putting profit above …
Rural NZ 'playing its part' - McClay - Rural News Group
WEBAug 19, 2024 · Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says the hard-working men and women of rural New Zealand are playing their part to help rebuild the economy. McClay says that interest rates and on-farm inflation have turned a corner, meaning farmers can continue to innovate and boost productivity while working to meet …
Agribusiness - Rural News Group
WEBPamu hit by lower prices, high interest rates. State-owned farmer Pamu (brand name for Landcorp) recorded a net loss after tax of $26 million for year ending June 30, 2024, compared to a $9m loss the prior year.
Rural Life - Rural News Group
WEBCropsy: Keeping a close eye on the vineyard. Cropsy is on a quest to help viticulturists reach their full potential using a unique and scalable artificial intelligence computer-vision system. The Kiwi start-up won the Early Stage and Young Innovators Awards, along with cheques for $11,000, at the recent National Fieldays Innovation Awards.
Rural Life - Rural News Group
WEBGood Evans – 40 years and still drawing reaction. It's almost 40 years since the longsuffering, ever capable Edna, with her spotted dress and rather dour husband, first appeared in cartoons to give a lighted-hearted look at New Zealand country life.
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