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Maria Shanks says investing in the mental health of farmers yields substantial benefits, not only for individuals but for the health of farming in the country in general
Maria Shanks says investing in the mental health of farmers yields substantial benefits, not only for individuals but for the health of farming in the country in general
The need for and production of food isn't going away. Angus Kebbell says we should celebrate the work farmers do, and make sure the progress they make on climate change is science-based to protect global food security
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The need for and production of food isn't going away. Angus Kebbell says we should celebrate the work farmers do, and make sure the progress they make on climate change is science-based to protect global food security
Technology is not only playing an increasing role on farms, but in Marlborough it is juicing a big comeback for livestock farming. Justin Stevens explains his farm's transformation to Angus Kebbell
Technology is not only playing an increasing role on farms, but in Marlborough it is juicing a big comeback for livestock farming. Justin Stevens explains his farm's transformation to Angus Kebbell
Large diversified livestock farming businesses that focus on high-end progeny can flourish with savvy management and good teamwork. Tom Macfarlane explains his operational philosophy to Angus Kebbell
Large diversified livestock farming businesses that focus on high-end progeny can flourish with savvy management and good teamwork. Tom Macfarlane explains his operational philosophy to Angus Kebbell
Targeted marketing in high-end food service sectors in the US, Europe and China is bringing handsome rewards outside of the traditional commodity markets
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Targeted marketing in high-end food service sectors in the US, Europe and China is bringing handsome rewards outside of the traditional commodity markets
Angus Kebbell reviews the three options being offered to change the permanent forest category of the Emissions Trading Scheme
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Angus Kebbell reviews the three options being offered to change the permanent forest category of the Emissions Trading Scheme
Angus Kebbell reviews the four options offered to rescue the failing Emissions Trading Scheme
In a drive to their recapture pre-pandemic initiative, the deer industry has refreshed its marketing activity, focused on targeted North American food service markets and Asian velvet opportunities
In a drive to their recapture pre-pandemic initiative, the deer industry has refreshed its marketing activity, focused on targeted North American food service markets and Asian velvet opportunities
It turns out there are some good nutrition benefits inherent in New Zealand sheep milk. Angus Kebbel talks to Amber Milan, a research fellow at the Liggins Institute
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It turns out there are some good nutrition benefits inherent in New Zealand sheep milk. Angus Kebbel talks to Amber Milan, a research fellow at the Liggins Institute
Consultation on the proposal for land with a local slope of less than 5 degrees where beef cattle and deer will be required to be excluded from waterways is underway. The Government is looking for feedback on practicality, or alternatives
Consultation on the proposal for land with a local slope of less than 5 degrees where beef cattle and deer will be required to be excluded from waterways is underway. The Government is looking for feedback on practicality, or alternatives
Sue McCoard from Agresearch takes Angus Kebbell through effective feeding systems to increase sheep milk production while ensuring lamb growth and health
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Sue McCoard from Agresearch takes Angus Kebbell through effective feeding systems to increase sheep milk production while ensuring lamb growth and health
Angus Kebbell finds more farmer voices chafing under new land-use proposals and regulations in the run-up to the 2023 election
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Angus Kebbell finds more farmer voices chafing under new land-use proposals and regulations in the run-up to the 2023 election
Research shows consumers want to buy red meat but affordability is an issue. With farmers getting about $5.50/kg, why is ground beef $22+/kg and other cuts up to $57/kg? It's not farmers causing affordability resistance
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Research shows consumers want to buy red meat but affordability is an issue. With farmers getting about $5.50/kg, why is ground beef $22+/kg and other cuts up to $57/kg? It's not farmers causing affordability resistance
Wyoming rancher Ron Rabou got dealt a tough hand when his father suddenly died. His story of how he worked through a messy succession situation is instructive for Kiwi farmers, says Angus Kebbell
Wyoming rancher Ron Rabou got dealt a tough hand when his father suddenly died. His story of how he worked through a messy succession situation is instructive for Kiwi farmers, says Angus Kebbell
Angus Kebbell sets out the case for why farmers must support their industry bodies - a seat at the table, and a willingness to engage and influence the inevitable compromises will always beat partisan disengagement
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Angus Kebbell sets out the case for why farmers must support their industry bodies - a seat at the table, and a willingness to engage and influence the inevitable compromises will always beat partisan disengagement
Angus Kebbell talks to farmers who are assessing how emissions taxes will affect their operations, their business, and what sequestration will and won't be counted
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Angus Kebbell talks to farmers who are assessing how emissions taxes will affect their operations, their business, and what sequestration will and won't be counted
Angus Kebbell says it is one thing for the Climate Change Commission to require more emissions savings from farmers, but there is no agreed way to define them, and the sector is already has the world's lowest carbon footprint
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Angus Kebbell says it is one thing for the Climate Change Commission to require more emissions savings from farmers, but there is no agreed way to define them, and the sector is already has the world's lowest carbon footprint
The ACT Party's rural spokesperson sets out how they would approach emissions control in the rural sector and square it with our international obligations
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The ACT Party's rural spokesperson sets out how they would approach emissions control in the rural sector and square it with our international obligations
AgResearch's Marlon Dos Reis describes how social media posts are helping drive food research change
AgResearch's Marlon Dos Reis describes how social media posts are helping drive food research change
David Norton says aspects of carbon farming with exotics are "ecologically fraudulent". "And I think we should be rewarding and providing an income for native forests as a permanent long term carbon sequestration tool, both post- and pre-1990"
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David Norton says aspects of carbon farming with exotics are "ecologically fraudulent". "And I think we should be rewarding and providing an income for native forests as a permanent long term carbon sequestration tool, both post- and pre-1990"
Angus Kebbell makes the case for protecting livestock farming and resisting carbon farming as a better way to help New Zealand earn its way in the world - and be more honest in how we reduce our carbon footprint and sequester carbon
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Angus Kebbell makes the case for protecting livestock farming and resisting carbon farming as a better way to help New Zealand earn its way in the world - and be more honest in how we reduce our carbon footprint and sequester carbon
Adam Forbes takes an holistic look at the role forests can play in rural land use, the particular problems with lock-up-and-walk-away forests, and the need to understand what is required for responsible management of forests
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Adam Forbes takes an holistic look at the role forests can play in rural land use, the particular problems with lock-up-and-walk-away forests, and the need to understand what is required for responsible management of forests
Rural Support Trusts are an integral part of helping communities get through natural disasters and they are active in Tairāwhiti. Pania King reports on the impacts in this region
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Rural Support Trusts are an integral part of helping communities get through natural disasters and they are active in Tairāwhiti. Pania King reports on the impacts in this region
The Rural Support Trust is coordinating the rural recovery and clean-up and should be the first port of call for farmers wanting to register for assistance
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The Rural Support Trust is coordinating the rural recovery and clean-up and should be the first port of call for farmers wanting to register for assistance
Marble Point Station is just another property affected by the official drive to only partially count actual sequestration by formally excluding large stands of native bush. Actual carbon-neutral is twisted into a pretend carbon deficit
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Marble Point Station is just another property affected by the official drive to only partially count actual sequestration by formally excluding large stands of native bush. Actual carbon-neutral is twisted into a pretend carbon deficit