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I applaud the new Meat Industry group for trying to get a bit of reform and improvement in the industry but I was alarmed to read that they are seeking a mandate from farmers.
Remember when, 2008: No Mexican standoff PLEASE
Murmurs of animosity and past rivalries between the co-operatives have Natural Producers Chairman Murray Rohloff concerned that the Mega-Merger negotiations are heading toward a Mexican Stand-Off.
Legumes can help reduce fertiliser spend
The high cost of fertilizer has caused many farmers to take a second look at how they spend their fertilizer dollar. Still, the use of fertilizer continues to be important to continue productivity of cropland, hayfields and pastures according to Tim Schnakenberg, agronomy specialist from Missouri, US. Crops and hayfields are especially at risk if […]
Remember when, 2008: Hart says much for meat industry to consider
This series of articles looks back at the previous attempt to fix the problems facing the meat industry. In 2008, the Meat Industry Action Group managed to get meat companies talking and get farmers active. Despite this nothing came of their efforts. This series may just act as a reminder of what we as farmers […]
Remember when, 2008: Scottish farmers also looking at lamb marketing
This series of articles looks back at the previous attempt to fix the problems facing the meat industry. In 2008, the Meat Industry Action Group managed to get meat companies talking and get farmers active. Despite this nothing came of their efforts. This series may just act as a reminder of what we as farmers […]
Kiwi dairy workers hard to come by
Over the last few years the demand for experienced and reliable dairy farm workers has grown rapidly, as the industry continues to expand.
Guilty accountant to pay for ethics breach
Invercargill accountant James Hennessy has been ordered to pay $19,376 in costs after pleading guilty to …
New meat plant for Te Aroha
Nearly two years after Silver Fern Farms’ Te Aroha beef processing operation was devastated by fire in …
Nutrient rich grass must be better!
Arden Anderson will be visiting NZ early next year and will be promoting biological farming.