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Scholarship Winner Ready To Get Scientific With Farming
Wed, 29 Jan 2025 10:57:16 +1300 | Ravensdown
“My studies relate directly to what I’m doing now,” Jonathan says, calling during a break from the tractor. “When I’m at work, I can now identify different plants and know how to care for them.”More >>
The Road To The FMG Young Farmer Of The Year Grand Final Continues
Wed, 29 Jan 2025 10:47:32 +1300 | NZ Young Farmers
The Northern Regional Final is the first of seven Regional Finals happening across the country, each showcasing the talent, skills, and determination of young people in New Zealand’s food and fibre sector.More >>
Southeast Asian Countries Advance Climate-smart Agriculture Through Regional Cooperation
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 21:08:25 +1300 | UN FAO
FAO is committed to supporting these efforts and the ASEAN-CRN as part of its shared vision for sustainable agrifood systems transformation. More >>
Cultivating Agricultural Talent - Pāmu Apprenticeship Scheme Underway
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 16:26:19 +1300 | Pamu Farms
The scheme offers apprentices a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in both dairy & livestock farming while working toward Level 3 & 4 Primary ITO qualifications. Apprentices will gain practical skills including animal husbandry, stock rotation, ...More >>
Zanda McDonald Award Welcomes Four New Board Members To Strengthen Its Future Impact
Wed, 22 Jan 2025 11:57:35 +1300 | Zanda McDonald Award
The addition of these board members strengthens the award’s vision, ensuring the next generation of agricultural leaders continue to be inspired, supported, and celebrated. More >>
Ballance Agri-Nutrients Appoints Pead As Retained PR Agency In New Zealand
Tue, 14 Jan 2025 10:54:15 +1300 | Pead
The agency has been busy delivering a programme of strategic communications initiatives aimed at showcasing Ballance’s leadership in the advancement of agri-science and technology, and its critical role supporting New Zealand’s farmers to create quality ...More >>
Potential $20 Billion Loss In Export Demand Threatens Rural Communities
Sun, 12 Jan 2025 17:52:51 +1300 | GE Free NZ
Comments at the end of the year from the Coalition Government by Minister Judith Collins show that they have little awareness of the global demand for GE-free food in 2025 or the historical failed genetic engineering trials in New Zealand.More >>
Otago Farm's Bird Flu Recovery Could Take Months
Fri, 10 Jan 2025 20:45:23 +1300 | RNZ
The ministry's chief veterinary officer Dr Mary van Andel said every trace of dirt and chicken litter needs to be removed and disposed of in a biosecure way. More >>
Green Tinge Returns To North Canterbury Pastures After Recent Rain
Thu, 9 Jan 2025 18:51:32 +1300 | David Hill - Local Democracy Reporter
The area has been suffering from low rainfall for many months. More >>
Future Food Asia Awards 2025 Kicks Off: Expanding Horizons For AgriFood Innovation With A Focus On Growth Opportunities
Thu, 9 Jan 2025 11:49:30 +1300 | Future Food Asia
The theme for the 2025 edition of Future Food Asia Awards, "Where Innovation Meets Growth", reflects the industry's heightened focus on scalable innovation amidst the current global economic landscape.More >>
Heavy Rain Helps Restore Soil Moisture Levels
Thu, 9 Jan 2025 11:40:05 +1300 | Hawkes Bay Regional Council
Hawke's Bay received a significant amount of rainfall in December, with the region getting about 180 percent of its usual rainfall for the month. Northern Hawke’s Bay saw even more, with rainfall at three times the average. Hawke’s Bay Regional ...More >>
Fruit Fly In Auckland – Situation Update 9 January 2025
Thu, 9 Jan 2025 11:13:37 +1300 | Ministry For Primary Industries
“We’ve surveyed more than 500 local properties and the fruit grown on them, and we’ll continue to talk to residents, local businesses, and groups, including attending local markets over the weekend to provide information to people. The response from ...More >>
New Web-Based Tool Will Help Greenhouse Growers Switch To Geothermal Heating
Wed, 8 Jan 2025 11:18:41 +1300 | Vegetables New Zealand
The tool under development will help kiwi greenhouse growers make the switch to geothermal, by translating complex geothermal subsurface data into a user-friendly web-based tool tailored for the covered cropping industry.More >>
Farmers Don’t Get A Holiday, But They Deserve A Red Tape Break
Tue, 7 Jan 2025 08:55:39 +1300 | ACT New Zealand
While many Kiwis enjoy some time off work this summer, cows still need to be milked and crops still need to be watered. Farmers are sacrificing trips away from home to keep New Zealanders—and the world—fed.More >>
Here's Why The Produce On Sale Might Not Be What You Expect
Mon, 6 Jan 2025 19:26:08 +1300 | RNZ
Compared to last year, a number of different types of fruit and vegetables appear cheaper. More >>
Wairoa's Heavy Rain More Challenging For Some Than Others - Farmer
Sat, 4 Jan 2025 19:57:56 +1300 | RNZ
While some will be welcoming the rain, others will be struggling with "real anxiety", farmer says. More >>
No Further HPAI Detected After More Than 4,000 Samples Tested In Otago
Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:30:25 +1300 | Ministry For Primary Industries
MPI’s chief veterinary officer Mary van Andel says the Hillgrove site remains under a strict biosecurity lockdown as it undergoes cleaning and decontamination. More >>
Church Bioethics Agencies Express Dismay at the Rushed Consultation Period for Submissions on the Gene Technology Bill
Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:51:22 +1300 | Interchurch Bioethics Council
“We urge the Health Select Committee to extend the date for submissions,” concluded Rev Bush. “There is too much at stake to leave the outcome of this review only in the hands of politicians or those with vested interests.”More >>
Government Boosts Support For Avian Influenza Response
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 11:27:08 +1300 | New Zealand Government
The Biosecurity Act enables Biosecurity New Zealand to instruct a farmer to depopulate a shed or farm, or to impose controls on their operations to prevent the spread of an unwanted organism.More >>
One NZ Satellite TXT Begins Rolling Out To Customers On Eligible Phones And Plans At No Extra Cost
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:57:15 +1300 | One NZ
One NZ is the first telecommunications company globally to launch a nationwide Satellite TXT service powered by Starlink, helping New Zealanders to be better connected, safer, and more productive.More >>
