New Zealand Agriculture

AGRICULTURE 11:02AM
Dairy cattle numbers continue to rise   New Zealand's dairy cattle numbers hit a record high in 2009 and there was one milking cow for every New Zealander, Statistics New Zealand said today. By Statistics New Zealand
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AGRICULTURE 8:29AM
Due diligence urged over Fonterra's Chinese operations Federated Farmers is urging Fonterra to exercise caution in any expansion of its Chinese operations, announced yesterday. By Federated Farmers of New Zealand
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AGRICULTURE 8:27AM
Hydrology report examines pine-to-pasture flood risk WAIKATO — Future pine to pasture conversions in the Upper Waikato River catchment between Taupo and Karapiro could generally increase the risk of localised flooding of streams feeding the upper river. By Environment Waikato
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AGRICULTURE 12:24PM
Innovative kiwi companies sponsor Fieldays Premier Feature New Zealand National Agricultural Fieldays are pleased to confirm the sponsors for the 2010 Fieldays Premier Feature ‘Innovation for future profit’. By New Zealand National Agricultural Fieldays
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AGRICULTURE 9:24AM
Reasons to farm weka Federated Farmers is backing entrepreneurial farmer, Roger Beattie, in his quest to secure trial approval to supply farmed weka. By Federated Farmers of New Zealand
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AGRICULTURE 8:30AM
GlobalDairyTrade event reflects greater market balance globalDairyTrade, Fonterra’s internet-based sales platform, concluded its February trading event this morning (NZT) with the average price for Whole Milk Powder down 1.6%, or US$53 per tonne, from the January event. By Fonterra
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AGRICULTURE 5:25PM
Farm Effluent Management Caution HAWKE'S BAY — Hawke’s Bay Regional Council asks that farmers managing stock effluent take extra precautions as the ground is saturated and will be for several days. By Hawke's Bay Regional Council
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AGRICULTURE 2:49PM
Fonterra to invest in 2 more farms in China Fonterra today announced it intends to invest in two more dairy farms in China, to continue growing a high quality and secure supply of milk on the ground. By Fonterra
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AGRICULTURE 3:14PM
Rain bad for some, good for others As torrential rain on the East Coast of the North Island swelled rivers, closed roads and forced some out of their homes, hill country farmers brought out the welcoming mat. By Federated Farmers of New Zealand
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AGRICULTURE 9:28AM
International recession bites incomes, Rabobank/Federated Farmers Report shows While the international recession has impacted growth of agricultural wages and salaries, the 2010 Federated Farmers/Rabobank Farm Employee Remuneration Report shows farm workers are still considerably better off than their urban counterparts. By Federated Farmers of New Zealand
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AGRICULTURE 2:23PM
Mackenzie Basin dairy farm consents OAMARU — The Waitaki District Council supports the “call in” by the Minister for the Environment of the effluent discharge consents for three dairy farm proposals in the Mackenzie Basin. By Waitaki District Council
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AGRICULTURE 8:37AM
Call-In of Mackenzie applications a vital test Federated Farmers is welcoming the Call-In decision on the Mackenzie Basin applications. By Federated Farmers of New Zealand
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AGRICULTURE 8:32AM
NAIT – asset or liability? The National Animal Identification and Tracing (NAIT) Scheme has been given approval to proceed by Cabinet. By Federated Farmers of New Zealand
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AGRICULTURE 8:23AM
HRH the Prince of Wales with Federated Farmers on wool Federated Farmers is looking forward to working on a commonwealth-led initiative being championed by HRH the Prince of Wales, to reignite wool as the fashion fibre of choice. By Federated Farmers of New Zealand
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AGRICULTURE 4:05PM
Minister calls in Mackenzie Basin dairy discharge consents CANTERBURY — Environment Minister Nick Smith today called in three large dairy effluent discharge consents in the Mackenzie Basin and established a board of inquiry to decide on the applications. By Nick Smith
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AGRICULTURE 1:11PM
Farmers regain 'mojo', confidence survey shows Farmer confidence in the economy has significantly improved from the ‘depression-like’ levels recorded six months ago, according to Federated Farmers’ latest farm confidence survey. By Federated Farmers of New Zealand
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AGRICULTURE 8:19AM
Kiwi innovators connected to commerce Entries for 2010 are now open for the annual Innovations Competition at the New Zealand National Agricultural Fieldays. By New Zealand National Agricultural Fieldays
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AGRICULTURE 3:43PM
Fonterra raises $271 million from farmers Fonterra’s farmer shareholders have invested $270.7 million buying shares in their Co-operative following last year’s changes to capital structure. By Fonterra
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AGRICULTURE 2:58PM
Dairy industry awards in excellent health A 27 percent surge in entries for the 2010 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards has been hailed by one of the sponsors, Federated Farmers, as evidence of the dairy industry’s vitality. By Federated Farmers of New Zealand
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AGRICULTURE 7:51AM
Fonterra plans bond offer Fonterra Co-operative Group Limited announced today it is considering making an offer of senior unsecured bonds. By Fonterra
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AGRICULTURE 7:46AM
The role of the Waitaki District Council in the process of granting land use consents for Mackenzie Basin dairy operations The Waitaki District Council would like to clarify its position in issuing land use consents for so called ‘factory farms’ in the Mackenzie Basin. By Waitaki District Council
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AGRICULTURE 7:40AM
Growers set to benefit from Far's annual Southland Field Day GORE — Tuesday 2nd February 2010 at 1.30pm Meet at 29 North Chatton Road, RD3, Gore The annual FAR South Otago/Southland Field Day gives growers the opportunity to come and see FAR’s trials in the region and implement the latest information to improve their own farm productivity. By Foundation for Arable Research
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AGRICULTURE 2:07PM
Federated Farmers drought line reactivated NORTHLAND — Federated Farmers welcomes the Government’s rapid response today to declare the Northland region to be in a medium scale adverse event. By Federated Farmers of New Zealand
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AGRICULTURE 11:17AM
Draft animal transport welfare code needs a diet In its submission late last year on the draft Animal Welfare (Transport within New Zealand) Code of Welfare, Federated Farmers has called on the National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (NAWAC) to focus on a slimmed-down code for commercial transport. By Federated Farmers of New Zealand
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AGRICULTURE 2:58PM
Horticulture specialists Skeltons now in BOP BAY OF PLENTY — Farmlands Trading Society Limited’s horticultural specialist company, Skeltons is now providing its complimentary technical advisory service to Bay of Plenty growers. By Skeltons
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AGRICULTURE 2:57PM
Make the right call, Nick – call it in The Green Party is calling on Environment Minister Nick Smith to make the right call and call in resource consent applications for factory dairy farms in the Mackenzie Country. By Green Party
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AGRICULTURE 9:17AM
Entries Top 500 in Dairy Awards A record number of 508 entries have been received in the 2010 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards – up from 399 received in the 2009 awards. By New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards
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AGRICULTURE 9:43PM
Fonterra farmer share application period closes January 21 Fonterra’s farmer shareholders have until next Thursday (21 January 2010) for their initial opportunity to buy additional shares in their Co-operative following last year’s changes to capital structure. By Fonterra
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AGRICULTURE 1:52PM
Animal welfare prosecution Federated Farmers says Monday’s prosecution of a farmer, who ill-treated livestock, sends an important message. By Federated Farmers of New Zealand
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AGRICULTURE 1:21PM
Farmers need to be prepared if drought takes hold While Northland, along with parts of central Otago, Canterbury, Gisborne and inland Bay of Plenty, are facing extreme dry conditions, Federated Farmers is hopeful drought may still be averted. By Federated Farmers of New Zealand
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