New Zealand Agriculture

AGRICULTURE 2:30PM
Animal welfare case guilty plea welcomed Federated Farmers believes Milkpride admitting guilt in Rotorua today sends a strong deterrent message. By Federated Farmers of New Zealand
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AGRICULTURE 11:14AM
New president for Federated Farmers Northland Following Federated Farmers Northland Annual General Meeting, Roger Ludbrook has been elected provincial president following the retirement of Matthew Long. By Federated Farmers of New Zealand
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AGRICULTURE 1:24PM
China grows in importance to 'NZ Inc' A strategic plan between New Zealand and China, signed only on ANZAC Day to promote agricultural cooperation, has been reinforced by China overtaking Australia as New Zealand’s largest export destination in the March 2013 quarter. By Federated Farmers of New Zealand
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AGRICULTURE 1:02PM
New Zealander joins World Farmers Organisation board By Federated Farmers of New Zealand
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AGRICULTURE 2:35PM
Agriculture drives labour productivity since 2008 recession During 2008–11, labour productivity in the agriculture industry increased 3.4 percent a year, Statistics New Zealand said today. By Statistics New Zealand
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AGRICULTURE 3:02PM
Rare West Coast drought triggers Rural Support Trust With the South Island’s West Coast in the grip of drought, which is a highly unusual event, most farmers on the West Coast will have no idea how to cope with it or its aftermath. By Federated Farmers of New Zealand
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AGRICULTURE 3:51PM
Christchurch rebuild must boost wool With over two million square metres of floorcoverings needed for the Christchurch rebuild, Federated Farmers believes strong wool should be given a leading role. By Federated Farmers of New Zealand
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AGRICULTURE 3:16PM
Positive changes reducing harm on farms New research shows that farmers are making positive changes to reduce their chances of having a quad bike accident. By Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
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AGRICULTURE 3:00PM
Statistics shows farmers are getting health & safety With ACC claims for occupational quad bike accidents falling by 17 percent and serious harm down ten percent, a combined Government and industry focus on health and safety is working. By Federated Farmers of New Zealand
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AGRICULTURE 2:32PM
Farm Confidence Survey shows split industry Federated Farmers’ 2012/13 Mid-Season Farm Confidence Survey reveals any increase in farmer confidence is largely confined to the dairy sector and even that comes off a low base. By Federated Farmers of New Zealand
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AGRICULTURE 5:29PM
Meat sector PGP could halt 'race to the bottom' Federated Farmers Meat & Fibre is excited by Beef+Lamb New Zealand and its partners winning Primary Growth Partnership (PGP) funding that could supercharge New Zealand’s red meat exports. By Federated Farmers of New Zealand
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AGRICULTURE 3:51PM
Federated Farmers President's farm in climate adaption case study By Federated Farmers of New Zealand
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AGRICULTURE 2:50PM
New Zealand food is safe and our systems work Federated Farmers says New Zealand’s continual testing for impurities and open disclosure is why New Zealand primary exports are of the highest quality. By Federated Farmers of New Zealand
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AGRICULTURE 7:21PM
Withdraw of DCD based nitrification inhibitors After traces of DCD (Dicyandiamide) were detected in liquid milk, Federated Farmers fully endorses the decision to voluntarily withdraw DCD based nitrification inhibitors until acceptable residue levels have been internationally agreed. By Federated Farmers of New Zealand
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AGRICULTURE 6:28PM
Farmers thank Government for 2013 water kick-start The Government moving to set up a company to act as a bridge investor for regional water storage projects is being applauded by Federated Farmers. By Federated Farmers of New Zealand
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AGRICULTURE 2:17PM
Put farm safety first this summer The first occupational agricultural death in 2013 has the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment and Federated Farmers asking farmers to put safety first in 2013 to bring down the farm toll. By Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
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AGRICULTURE 4:05PM
Tractor safety crucial given recent deaths Two workplace deaths late last year involving tractors has prompted the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment to remind farmers of the importance of keeping themselves safe. By Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment
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AGRICULTURE 3:37PM
Chance to win a free paddock and boost productivity Federated Farmers hopes all farmers will enter the Pasture Renewal Charitable Trust’s (PRCT) ‘Win a Free Paddock’ competition which begins on 20 January and runs through to 28 February. By Federated Farmers of New Zealand
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AGRICULTURE 4:48PM
Federated Farmers continues to work on quad bike safety Given renewed media coverage around quad bike safety, Federated Farmers is re-iterating the work it is doing seeking to improving safety around these vehicles on farms. By Federated Farmers of New Zealand
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AGRICULTURE 3:53PM
Education will help quad bike safety Quad bikes have been in the news following two deaths and several injuries over the Christmas and New Year period. By Federated Farmers of New Zealand
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AGRICULTURE 6:34PM
Summer rains put a smile on the face of most farmers By Federated Farmers of New Zealand
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AGRICULTURE 1:17PM
Labour spokesperson's quad confusion gets it sort of right By Federated Farmers of New Zealand
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