Farming Press Releases, New Zealand

Exploring the Affordability of New Zealand Farm Products in India

The global trade landscape has witnessed significant shifts in recent years, with countries worldwide exploring new avenues for economic cooperation and growth. One such intriguing aspect is the trade relationship between India and New Zealand, two nations that share a history of diplomatic ties but have yet to fully explore their trade potential. In this article, we delve into the wages of Indians and the affordability of New Zealand farm products in India. We’ll also examine the trade barriers that have historically hindered closer economic ties and discuss recent talks between the two governments.

MICROPLASTICS ARE NOW IN OUR FOOD AND BODIES

What one Kiwi business is doing about it. FISKENS are NZ’s first animal feed manufacturer to switch from plastic bags to sustainable paper bags, and they’ve also gone solar.

New Educational Tools for Beekeepers

Ecrotek, New Zealand’s largest beekeeping supply company, has developed new education tools for beekeepers. With hive numbers growing from 300,000 to over 1 million, the beekeeping industry has seen significant expansion over the past 10 years. Many beekeepers now have less than 5 years’ experience. Although not a given, lower experience levels can be detrimental to the industry, resulting in higher rates of disease and starvation, lower honey yields and decreased operational efficiency.

Field Day Season Calls for Field Day Specials with Farmgard

Field Day season is almost upon us. It’s the time when busy farmers have to push aside their hectic schedule and head off the farm in search of the next bargain. What if you didn’t have to leave your property at all?

Forest Management Now Made Easy

Of late, there has been an increasing need for services related to forest management as more and more owners want to maximize their wealth through their forest woodlot.

Water Tanks – Protect Your South Island Farm From Drought This Summer

Choose the cool alternative for water storage this summer. Burford concrete water tanks are ideal for extra water tank capacity and are available in many sizes.

Masport Earns The Trust Of New Zealanders For A Third Year

2012, 2013 and now 2014… Masport has earned the trust of Kiwis once more by proudly scooping up the 2014 Reader’s Digest Most Trusted brand award in the Gardening Equipment category.

The Junior Peterson, a serious mill for the part-time sawyer

To celebrate seeing in a new year, New Zealand based sawmill exporter Peterson Portable Sawmills launch their first new product since the beginning of the recession; the Junior Peterson (JP).

New Fonterra CEO

Federated Farmers welcomes the new Fonterra CEO, Theo Spierings who will take over from Andrew Ferrier who is set to retire soon.

Huge Improvement on Waikato Dairy Compliance Statistics

The release of the 2010-11 Waikato Regional Council statistics showing a huge improvement in effluent compliance reflects the investment dairy farmers are making to meet their environmental responsibilities.

How Christchurch residents can request silt removal

With the Farmy Army, Student Volunteer Army and Christchurch City Council combining from tomorrow to remove silt following the latest earthquake, residents are being advised how to make contact to request assistance.

Fonterra to issue Renminbi bonds

For the first time Fonterra has issued debt denominated in Chinese renminbi, and is the first Australasian corporate to tap the CNH market.

Rural Women Get a New Clothing Look

Rural women can now step put in style thanks to a new range of workwear designed specifically for women.

Budget Changes to Tax System

Budget 2011 changes to the tax system will ensure fairer treatment of employee benefits, new rules for mixed-use assets, and a new approach to livestock valuation elections for farmers.

Naturefarm New Zealand Launches New Website

NatureFarm NZ, manufacturer of Effective microorganisms, has launched its new and improved website. The new-look site features a simplified structure, better navigation and greater depth of content.

Tractor Seatbelt Warning

The Department of Labour is urging farmers to wear seatbelts on tractors, and to fit seatbelts to older tractors, to ensure their safety.

Dairy Equity to Delist

Dairy Equity Chairman Peter Jensen confirms that it will make a distribution and delist on 23 April 2010.

Employee in Fatal ATV Accident Not Experienced

Department of Labour states that employers are legally required to ensure that employees who use all terrain vehicles (ATV’s) are well trained in their use. P.A. and S.C. Steens Ltd has been fined after it was found their employee who died in an ATV accident was not experienced, and had not been wearing a helmet.

Fonterra Check Farm's Effluent Management

Fonterra announced an initiative to check every farm’s effluent management infrastructure, every year, to ensure compliance with regional council dairy effluent rules.