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New Zealand · New ZealandReading Time: 3 minutes The prospect of a return of capital of up to $2 a share from Fonterra’s proposed divestment of the Australian and consumer businesses should go down well with farmer-shareholders. They will be asked to vote on a major sell-down of as many as 17 plants in Australia, New Zealand and southeast Asia plus all consumer brands, including Anchor, Mainland, Anlene and Anmum. Such a capital return, four times the recent ex-Soprole…See the Story
Capital return should go down well with Fonterra farmers
Mangakino · MangakinoReading Time: 3 minutes Wairarapa Moana ki Pouākani Incorporation is this year’s winner of the Ahuwhenua Trophy for the top Māori dairy farm. The Mangakino-based farming operation north of Taupō has 12 dairy units across 4300ha, plus three dairy support units comprising 1900ha and two forestry blocks totalling 6100ha. It entered just one of its 12 farms in the competition – Farm 4. The property has a milking platform of 300 hectares, milking 9…See the Story
South Waikato farm wins coveted Māori farming prize
Invercargill · InvercargillReading Time: 4 minutes Invercargill chef Ethan Flack says both the general public and chefs need to appreciate the work that farmers and growers put into producing food. Flack is known by Southland farmers and growers as a proponent of sourcing locally produced goods, and for hosting food events for small groups in his kitchen, where he talks about the growers and farmers who supply him. This passion for sourcing local food was ingrained when …See the Story
Know where your food comes from, says Southland chef
Influenza · New ZealandReading Time: 3 minutes By Andrew Hoggard, Minister for Biosecurity New Zealand has never had a case of high pathogenicity avian influenza, but we are closely watching events overseas and preparing. Our neighbours, including Australia and the Pacific Islands, remain HPAI-free, and we are monitoring disease spread, particularly towards the Ross Sea region. This is an evolving situation, and as information emerges about the distribution of HPAI…See the Story
Government keeping a close eye on bird flu
New Zealand · New ZealandReading Time: 2 minutes A strong South American presence at this year’s Fieldays reflects growing interest from the continent in what New Zealand can offer its farmers seeking out more sustainable, traceable farming practices to meet market demands. Stephen Blair, New Zealand Trade and Enterprise’s (NZTE) newly appointed regional manager for South America, said he has already registered interest from Uruguay and Chile, while NZTE’s business dev…See the Story
South Americans seek out sustainability at Fieldays
Agriculture · RakaiaReading Time: 6 minutes When Steven Bierema was on a student exchange trip to Australia from the Netherlands, he heard the Mid Canterbury region of New Zealand had good prosperous cropping soils, with water. Still not certain of what his future would be, he returned to the family farm he had been brought up on – an intensive cropping and horticulture farm. “Farm sizes are much smaller in the Netherlands, we were very intensive crop and horticul…See the Story
Dutch agriculture know-how scaled up for NZ
Farming · New ZealandReading Time: 2 minutes Nine school leavers passionate about farming will join Pāmu for a two-year journey into agriculture, living and working at Pāmu farm, Aratiatia near Taupō. Launching in January 2025, the Pāmu Apprenticeship Scheme combines practical on-farm experience, academic learning and life skills. Apprentices can earn while they learn, gain work experience on Pāmu dairy and livestock farms, and work towards Level 3 and Level 4 NZ c…See the Story
Pāmu launches Apprenticeship Scheme with a difference
Hamilton, New Zealand · HamiltonReading Time: 2 minutes Hamilton-based wetlands expert and advocate Dr Beverley Clarkson has received the University of Waikato Medal for her work on wetland care and restoration. University of Waikato Vice-Chancellor Professor Neil Quigle said Clarkson has made substantial contributions to indigenous plants and ecosystems, particularly New Zealand’s threatened wetland ecosystems. Clarkson’s early interest in botany was sparked and supported…See the Story