Pandemic border closure leads to worker shortage for Manawatū farmers
Manawatū and Rangitīkei farmers are struggling to process crops and feed, as Covid-19 border restrictions stop seasonal workers from entering the country.
Raw milk providers seek to fund fight against MPI regulations
A Horowhenua raw milk supplier accused of putting consumer health at risk is joining an industry-wide fight to reopen following a Government raid.
Call for primary industries to be more inclusive of workers with learning disorders
As the battle to attract skilled workers to the primary industries continues, those with learning disorders say they are being turned away.
Why ewe should consider switching to sheep’s milk
Some turn their noses up at it, but Sue Trafford describes sheep’s milk as “a wonder food”.
Milk price may go higher
Dry weather around New Zealand could restrict milk supply and squeeze global dairy prices higher, says Westpac’s senior economist Michael Gordon.
Nelson raw milk company among those shut after ministry raid
A Nelson raw milk producer says it will fight the Government closure of its supply.
How to assist farmers
OPINION: Collectively we must support farmers to become sustainable.
Banking pressures and Fonterra position prompt low dairy farm sales
Dairy farm sales are plummeting towards record lows as the sector faces uncertainty and a financial squeeze.
Dairy farming under the spotlight with Government crackdown on water quality
The days of dairy conversions in Manawatū may be numbered as the Government declares war on dirty water.
Rangitata dairy farmers take challenges head-on
Josh and Becs Dondertman love large-scale dairy farming.
