With the Government’s announcement today that the primary sector will remain outside the ETS, the rest of New Zealand – including the groups that are most vulnerable to climate change – will continue to subsidise the largest emitters who own a disproportionate share of the country’s assets, according to Mari […]
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Rural catch finalist revealed
Eight rural single catches have been selected for this year’s Fieldays Rural Catch, competing for an impressive prize pool and to take home the Golden Gumboot. Fieldays Rural Catch gives four guys and four girls the chance for some time off farm, for an all-expenses paid trip to Fieldays and […]
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Get set for Fieldays: what to expect for 2019
The mini city that is Fieldays is back at Mystery Creek from 12-15 June 2019 featuring four days of education, innovation, health & wellbeing, local cuisine and bargains galore. 1,059 exhibitors will be spread across 1,559 sites featuring the latest machinery, technology, products, services and innovations covering all facets of […]
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Win a ute at Fieldays
Visitors to Fieldays 2019 can boost their experience on site with the improved Fieldays app and the new Fieldays Explorer band and be in the draw to drive away in a brand-new Isuzu D-Max Ute. The Fieldays Explorer band, powered by Vodafone NZ, uses innovative RFID technology in a simple […]
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Rural News: Mega mast another reason to continue GE research
Turning our backs on promising tools for predator control is a massive disservice to New Zealand’s native flora and fauna, Federated Farmers environment spokesperson Chris Allen says. “The ‘mega mast’ in New Zealand’s forests this autumn presents a huge challenge to our pest control agencies and countless volunteers. “The frequency […]
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Rural Outlook: Fed farmers to work with Government on firearms
Federated Farmers will continue to work with the Government on firearms reform as the Arms Amendment Bill becomes law. “Because of the urgency and immense public pressure surrounding the issue, it was a difficult task for the Government to give fair consideration to all aspects of when and why firearms […]
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Sunday Markets galore
The Awakaponga Twilight market will be held on Sunday at the Awakaponga Hall. The annual market showcases an extraordinary range of stallholders, live music and food on offer from 4 pm until 7 pm. A spokesperson for the Awakaponga Twilight Market said a number of stallholders have been confirmed and […]
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Extra boost for Bay of Plenty farmers
Flood-hit farmers in the Bay of Plenty region will have a further opportunity to apply for a grant to help with clean up and recovery, say Social Development Minister Anne Tolley and Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy. The $100,000 Primary Industries Flood Recovery Fund is part of a package […]