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Animal rights protest group PETA is calling for Agriculture Minister Todd McClay to introduce legislation which would make it mandatory to have live-streaming web cameras in all New Zealand shearing shed. ACT MP and farmer Mark Cameron is calling on Parliament to thank farmers by reinstating ...
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Rural NZ 'playing its part' - McClay - Rural News Group
Aug 19, 2024 · Climate-friendly cows closer. Dairy farmers are one step closer to breeding cow with lower methane emissions, offering an innovative way to reduce the nation's agricultural carbon footprint without compromising farm productivity.
National - Rural News Group
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Hauraki Coromandel farmer Keith Trembath was recently awarded the title of Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) in recognition of his contributions to public service, agriculture, and education.
Ruralco slumps to second straight loss - ruralnewsgroup.co.nz
Nov 1, 2024 · The rural services trader is blaming another challenging year in the agriculture sector for its $7m net loss for 2024. In 2023, the company’s net loss was over $2m.
'End red tape' - ruralnewsgroup.co.nz
3 days ago · He says that the current laws have seen councils pile compliance costs onto farmers in favour of climate action. “Currently, councils are allowed to use the Resource Management Act to impose a confusing array of restrictions on how New Zealanders use their land, supposedly to cut emissions,” says Cameron.
RWNZ concerned by NZ Post retreat from rural communities
Jul 22, 2024 · Proposed cuts to rural post deliveries to hit communities. Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) says proposed changes to rural deliveries mean NZ Post is putting commercial viability ahead of the needs of rural communities.
End of war on farming, say farmers - Rural News Group
Apr 23, 2024 · Farmer honoured with New Zealand Order of Merit. Hauraki Coromandel farmer Keith Trembath was recently awarded the title of Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) in recognition of his contributions to public service, agriculture, and education.
Buyers influence rural market - Rural News Group
Jan 3, 2024 · Overall, there were 188 farm sales in the three months ended November 2023, compared to 157 farm sales for the three months ended October 2023 (+19.7%), and 265 farm sales for the three months ended November 2022.