Federated Farmers loses long-held seat on Taranaki environment committee
The Operations and Regulatory Committee oversees resource consents, compliance monitoring, pollution incidents, biosecurity monitoring and enforcement. The committee…
Pukehina bootcamp helps farmers find fitness and friendship, boosts mental health
Tuesday is women’s bootcamp, an hour-long workout session run by Moses Mohi Beckham. He expanded the bootcamp to…
Oyster farmers to be compensated for wastewater overflow
Watercare confirmed on Monday in a statement that it was discussing the issue of financial support with Aquaculture…
Northland farmers eye $150m windfall as Fonterra shareholders vote on Lactalis deal
The sale, which includes a long-term agreement for Fonterra to sell milk and ingredients to Lactalis, is expected…
Europe lost its drive for humane animal transport. Denmark hasn’t. – POLITICO
Member countries have been at odds over how to handle transport in hot weather, the movement of young…
Some California grape farmers abandon fields of vines as local wine struggles
“Our costs are between US$3000 and US$4500 an acre to farm,” he said, as he picked his way…
First Farm initiative bridges gap to farm ownership in New Zealand
“Every farming customer participating in our First Farm programme will be matched with an experienced farmer mentor who…
Alliance farmers back $270m Dawn Meats deal for 65% stake in meat processor
The offer survived a last-minute challenge from a group of farmers who said they had secured “credible alternatives”…
Madagascar ragwort spreading fast in Northland, farmers call for national action
The farmers warn that while Mad Rag is currently contained to Northland, it is only a matter of…
‘No agreement unless…’: Piyush Goyal gives big update on India-US trade deal; talks going on in ‘cordial atmosphere’
File photo: Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal Union commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday…
European businesses barely use AI. Brussels wants to fix that. – POLITICO
Most are small steps. For example, the EU plans to support a farmer-focused app store to allow farmers…
Don’t abandon forest law over IT problem, Ribera urges Commission – POLITICO
“I think that it is very controversial to give it up,” Ribera said. “The intention behind this regulation…