Cedenco is creating 65 new seasonal jobs in Hawke’s Bay with its expanded apple processing factory in Hastings set to be commissioned in mid-March. The season runs from March to October, while an additional 11 full-time permanent…
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Dairy needs technology to increase emissions efficiency
New Zealand dairy farmers may be the most emissions efficient in the world, but that doesn’t mean they can rest on their laurels, DairyNZ chief executive Dr Tim Mackle says.AgResearch analysis released yesterday showed Kiwi dairy…
Three helicopters, 50 firefighters battling large scrub fire in Hawke’s Bay
Three helicopters and a further 50 firefighters are currently battling a 4ha scrub fire near Te Haroto, Hawke’s Bay.Emergency services were called to the fire alongside State Highway 5, 10km south of Mount Tarawera, about 12pm today.Eastern…
Te Haroto scrub fire contained, fighters remain on standby
A 4ha scrub fire near Te Haroto, Hawke’s Bay was deemed contained after a four-hour battle with three helicopters and a further 50 firefighters.Emergency services were called to the fire alongside State Highway 5, 10km south of…
NZ agricultural sector poised for a profitable 2021 amid global turbulence – report
New Zealand agricultural producers are poised to enjoy a fifth consecutive year of general profitability in 2021, despite significant global turbulence.Most agricultural sectors can expect to see average to above-average pricing,…
The Country – Report edition
Today on The Country, Jamie Mackay caught up with Rabobank senior dairy analyst Emma Higgins, to take a look at the bank’s Agribusiness Outlook report for 2021 .On with the show: Judith Collins: A refreshed National Party…
Explainer: Why India’s farmers are revolting against PM Modi
A sea of tens of thousands of farmers riding tractors and horses stormed India’s historic Red Fort this week, a dramatic escalation of their protests, which are posing a major challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government….
Zespri plan to partner with Chinese growers off the table, for now
RNZ Kiwifruit exporter Zespri’s hope to partner with Chinese growers illegally growing gold kiwifruit is on hold.Last year unauthorised plantings of the high value fruit almost doubled to at least 4000 hectares.Growers in New…
Lake Pukaki fire: Cost of firefighting revealed
More than $1 million was spent battling the Lake Pukaki fire in the Mackenzie Country.The 12-day blaze, starting on August 30 last year, swept through almost 3500 hectares near Twizel.At its peak, 150 firefighters worked to control…
Fonterra seeks feedback on capital structure
Fonterra is seeking views from its farmers on the co-operative’s capital structure review.It contacted farmers on Tuesday with a survey to complete, saying it wanted to hear their views on the capital structure, changes they might…