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WEBEight million plants and counting for council’s riparian scheme. It all started with one native plant. It was 1996 and Taranaki Regional Council had just launched its ground-breaking riparian management programme to help protect the region's waterways.
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WEBTrans-Tasman ag ministers zoom in on biosecurity. When New Zealand’s Agriculture, Biosecurity and Rural Communities Minister Damien O’Connor met with his new Australian counterpart yesterday, the subject of biosecurity was top of their agenda.
Funding round opens for Greenhouse Gas Inventory Research
WEB14 hours ago · The annual funding round for the Greenhouse Gas Inventory Research (GHGIR) fund is now open, with $2.9 million of funding available for new GHGIR projects in the 2024/25 financial year. MPI director of programmes and planning, policy and trade, Stephanie Preston says the fund focuses on improving knowledge of New Zealand’s greenhouse gas ...
National - Rural News Group
WEBTechnology to highlight natural capital on farm. A new technology company has been formed which will help New Zealand’s farmers and primary sector better understand and capitalise on their natural vegetation and biodiversity. Rural …
$91m for Hawke's Bay local road recovery - ruralnewsgroup.co.nz
WEB15 hours ago · The Government is allocating $91 million for Hawke’s Bay’s local roading recovery this year. This was announced by Transport Minister Simon Bridges during a recent meeting with New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) chair. The announcement has been welcomed by mayors. Wairoa Mayor, Craig Little, …
National - Rural News Group
WEBA hundred primary schools across New Zealand are now better resourced to teach their students about food and farming after winning ‘George the Farmer’ book sets in a recent competition run by rural lender, Rabobank.
KiwiHarvest celebrates 13 million kg of rescued food
WEB16 hours ago · The charity has rescued and redistributed 13 million kilograms of food to Kiwis in need, celebrating with a rescued lunch last week. The 13 million kilograms of food is the equivalent of 29 million meal, bringing relief to vulnerable communities across New Zealand. The 13 Million Thanks event saw guests receive a lunch prepared and served by ...
Dairy outlook getting better - ruralnewsgroup.co.nz
WEB17 hours ago · Dairy outlook getting better. The outlook for dairy farms this season is better than anticipated. DairyNZ's latest farm financial forecast on the Econ Tracker shows the national breakeven forecast sitting at $8.09/kgMS, while the forecast average payout received has increased to $8.84/kgMS. Fonterra is forecasting a mid-point of $8.50/kgMS.
More support needed for rural communities - Rural News Group
WEBAug 3, 2022 · More support needed for rural communities. Rural Health Network chair Dr Fiona Bolden says Paxlovid is a complex medication that can cause side effects, which need explanation and management. The Hauora Taiwhenua Rural Health Network is welcoming a government announcement to widen the prescription criteria for the Covid-19 antiviral medication ...
Change is coming! - Rural News Group
WEBDec 5, 2023 · That's the clear message from the new Agriculture and Trade Minister Todd McClay, speaking to Rural News a day after he was announced to take on this role in the new National-led coaltion government.. McClay's been told by his boss, Christopher Luxon, to roll up his sleeves get stuck in and let farmers …
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