Fertile plains and abundant freshwater resources underpin NZ’s agricultural economy. Recent extreme weather events that raged across the North Island have sparked concern and a need for reflection.
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Evolving NZ dairy industry sparks changes to Dairy Trainee category
A change in age range for future entrants in the Dairy Trainee Category of the NZ Dairy Industry Awards is on the cards, better catering for the diverse range of workers in the industry
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Federated Farmers disapprove government’s climate change plans
Federated Farmers expresses their disapproval over the government’s plan to address climate change
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RCNZ: In support of change
Farm Trader's special Rural Contractors NZ feature is back. Find out what outgoing president Steve Levet has to say about the organisation.
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Changes to New Zealands firearms licensing
With changes in place from 1 July, first-timers will now also need to participate in a practical training sessions
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Farm advice: Climate change workshops for farmers
DairyNZ's focus for 2018 is to help farmers understand climate change, the research that is underway, and the changes they can make right now
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Farmers – how the governments new tax agenda will affect you
Tony Marshall, tax advisory partner for Crowe Horwath, predicts how the government's new tax agenda may affect farmers
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