What kind of changes are lying ahead for the agricultural sector in New Zealand’s transition to net-zero? A summary of the key points of the Climate Change Commission’s advice to the Government.
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The response to national environmental issues like freshwater and climate change requires an individualised approach tailored to every unique farm to achieve the overall desired outcomes. Dave Lucock commends the proposed certified farm plans of the new freshwater regulations that would do exactly that.
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In the last few months, Sarah O’Connell has fielded an increasing number of calls to talk about what is happening in the sheep milking space in Canterbury. How can people get involved? Is anyone out there processing any milk yet? Read her latest update here.
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Are you wondering how your N fertiliser use is stacking up against the new freshwater regulations? In this blog post, Charlotte doesn’t just explain the new rules but also offers great insight into how to adapt your farm management practices to comply with them.
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The agricultural sector is facing a labour shortage as the border remains shut and struggles to attract Kiwis to take on the jobs. Sarah O’Connell seizes this opportunity to look into what it takes to be a good boss and reflects on her personal experiences with the employers she’s had over the years.
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Despite the whirlwind of year we’ve all had so far, our international projects have been able to continue and show remarkable resilience. Juan, project co-ordinator of the Colombia Dairy Value Chain project, takes a moment to reflect on how Covid-19 has affected the project and how our team in Colombia manages to keep the ball rolling.
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