Farming
Country Life for 16 June 2023
Country life this week heads to Tairawhiti to hear stories from the hill country to the coast..finding out how people are dealing with the desctruction from massive weather events this year
AudioAre farmers spending their money at Fieldays?
Farmers going to Fieldays is like going to the mall for city slickers - all the bells and whistles you can dream of. But with the country now in a recession - are farmers actually buying anything… Video, Audio
Spotlight falls on India at international trade conference
The South Asian nation could provide a counterbalance to China in the Pacific, participants say.
Record-breaking boom in primary exports
The performance of dairy, seafood and processed food exports is being praised as the reason primary industry exports have exceeded expectations, reaching a new annual record of more than $56 billion… Audio
Fieldays 2023: Farming event celebrates 55 years
It's billed as the Southern Hemisphere's largest agricultural event. For the 55th year, Fieldays is back. The gates opened today, and big crowds were expected. New Zealand National Fieldays Society… Audio
Government invests millions in agriculture emissions research
The government has announced a suite of measures to help farmers reduce their greenhouse gas emissions while retaining a competitive business edge.
Hipkins hasn't met anyone 'wet', 'whiny' or 'inward-looking' at Fieldays
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins spoke to media from Fieldays at Mystery Creek after ruling out a fertiliser tax and reiterating Labour's support for He Waka Eke Noa.
Agribusiness leaders told communication key to overcoming economic anxiety
Business advisory firm KPMG is urging agribusiness leaders to have optimism about the future.
The solar panel problems on farms, what new research is showing
A study is underway at Massey University to find the best way to integrate solar farming with livestock farming. The challenge here is to incorporate solar panels without disturbing the growth or… Audio
Hipkins believes agreement on agricultural emissions plan still possible
The prime minister is meeting with agriculture sector leaders at Fieldays this week and still thinks it is possible to get an agreement on pricing agricultural emissions. Audio
National would keep agriculture out of Emissions Trading System
Federated Farmers likes the new National party climate policy, but says it would be happier still if the government adopted the same position ahead of the election. National has been "listening to… Audio
Potential rethink on genetic modification gains attention from industries
Biotech and agritech firms are welcoming a potential rethink on genetic modification, saying New Zealand lags behind other countries where the practice is already common.
