On average, Māori farms have four times more land than the average New Zealand farm. “Treaty settlements are often made up largely of land, which …
Category: Maori Agriculture
Recession hits Māori and Pasifika harder. They must be part of planning New Zealand’s COVID-19 …
Māori models of regenerative agriculture and ecotourism can help shape a globally distinctive Indigenous sector that puts inter-generational and …
Ngai Tahu farm manager named Dairy Woman of the Year
A technical farm manager, Campbell has been working for the South Island Maori iwi farming operation for three years. In her current role she assists …
Cook Island planters make use of Government agriculture package
Cook Islands’ Ministry of Agriculture is offering free seedlings, fertiliser, organic pesticides and tractor-work for growers and home gardeners to provide …
Lisa Te Heuheu Appointed As Chair Of Te Wai Māori Trustee Limited
Her appointment follows the retirement of Ken Mair in February and sees Lisa as the first wahine Māori Chair in the history of the Trust. “My passion and …
Kiwi dairyman takes Zanda McDonald crown
Jack Raharuhi from Pmu Farms in Westport, and Ahuwhenua Young Maori Farmer of the Year 2016, has been crowned the 2020 Zanda McDonald …
Hort provides jobs and income for Māori
“The total growth output of Māori farms is $220m with more room to improve … Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor says the Ahuwhenua Trophy …
Murray State agriculture students study abroad in New Zealand
“Early in the trip, we got to experience a Maori Hangi feast, and we were lucky enough to be able to spend some time with their tribe and learn about …
Field days ideal for networking
Knowledge transfer is vital for the success of NZ farming. … and the Ahuwhenua Trust which promotes excellence in Maori agriculture and horticulture.
Horticultural Ahuwhenua Trophy finalists announced
Māori Development Minister Nanaia Mahuta and Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor co-announced the finalists today for the award celebrating …