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Proposed cuts to rural post deliveries to hit communities
2 days ago · 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. Earlier in the year, the Ministry for Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) started seeking feedback on changes to NZ Post's minimum ...
Farmers support, foresters oppose conversion ban
2 days ago · The changes include a moratorium on exotic forestry registrations for Land Use Classification (LUC) 1-5 actively farmd land, an annual registration cap of 15,000 hectares for exotic forestry registrations on LUC 6 farmland and allowing up to 25% of a farm's LUC 1-6 land to be planted in forestry for the ETS, ensuring farmers retain flexibility and choice.
Middle finger - ruralnewsgroup.co.nz
1 day ago · OPINION: Kainga Ora's decision to categorically rule out use of woollen carpets in social housing is a total slap in the face for struggling Kiwi sheep farmers. The National-NZ First coalition agreement said government agencies would be directed, where appropriate, to prioritise the use of woollen ...
End of war on farming, say farmers - Rural News Group
Apr 23, 2024 · Regional council agenda ‘to just reduce cow numbers' South Canterbury dairy farmer and recently-retired Fonterra director Leonie Guiney has welcomed an announcement from the Canterbury Regional Council (ECan) that development of its …
Happier new year for primary sector - ruralnewsgroup.co.nz
Dec 11, 2024 · The latest report by the Ministry for Primary Industries on the state of the primary sector shows that export revenue from the food and fibre sector in the 24/25 year will rise by 7% to $56.9 billion and hit $58.3 billion in 25/26.
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.
RWNZ concerned by NZ Post retreat from rural communities
Jul 22, 2024 · HRT patches decision needs reconsideration - RWNZ. Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) says Pharmac needs to reconsider its decision to fund only one brand of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) patches used by women going …
Offering value despite tough year - ruralnewsgroup.co.nz
Nov 26, 2024 · A work in progress is how Farmlands chair Rob Hewett describes the rural trader's 2024 annual results. The farmer-owned co-operative announced a net loss of $14.3 million, which includes a one-off adjustment for previous tax losses of $12.3m. Last year the co-op reported a net loss of $700,000 ...
Net zero pilot farm success - ruralnewsgroup.co.nz
Nov 26, 2024 · A net zero pilot dairy farm, set up in Taranaki two years ago to help reduce on-farm emissions, is showing promising results. The farm is owned by Fonterra and is located next to its Whareroa plant. With one of its biggest global customers, Nestle, Fonterra aims to create New Zealand's first ...