Avocado orchard to pay $62k after failing to protect worker when wire snapped
The worker was awarded $62,185 after fencing wire hit him in the face
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromAgriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
Cyclone recovery visas offered, Judge to visit Gloriavale & one year of war in Ukraine | Focus Morning Bulletin 24 February, 2023
New cyclone recovery visa applications open, Employment Court Judge to visit Gloriavale and Ukraine marks one year of war with Russia in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Rush to fix 501 deportee Bill, immediate slash inquiry & Auckland Council boss quits | Focus Morning Bulletin: 23 February, 2023
Government rushes to fix 501 deportee treatment bill, immediate slash inquiry for East Coast & the CEO of Auckland Council calls it quits in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Cash given out to Cyclone Gabrielle impacted, stranded ferry passengers & answers for Pike River | Focus Morning Bulletin: 22 February, 2023
Cash grants for farmers and growers' Cyclone Gabrielle recovery, stranded Cook Strait ferry passengers and borehole drilling resumes at Pike River in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Brazil’s President-elect picks Amazon defender for environment minister
The new administration has said it will crack down on illegal deforestation.
Danone flicks the switch on $30m biomass boiler for Balclutha dairy plant
Group says it is NZ’s first dairy spray drying plant powered exclusively by biomass fuel.
Canterbury A&P Show a ‘huge success’ after 115,000 turn out
Numbers exceeded expectations despite the cooler temperatures.
Focus Morning Bulletin: 25 October, 2022
WorkSafe under fire, why almost 100,000 community service hours have been wiped and the UK has a new Prime Minister in the latest NZ Herald headlines. Video / NZ Herald
Provincial job loss fears at 'under-utilised' Fonterra sites: union
Fonterra needs Parliament's tick as it gears up for a shrinking national milk supply.
Gold kiwifruit licence access relief for squeezed green fruit growers
Zespri gold fruit licence release for 2023 at lower end of range.
Steven Joyce: Can't see the food for the trees
Govt's bid to trim emissions will hit Kiwi farmers — but won't reduce climate change.
Kiwifruit sector marshals resources against export fruit quality downturn
Kiwifruit industry was 6000 workers short this season.
Pair avoid jail after illegal crayfish sales on Facebook
About 500 crayfish were identified as being involved in the pair's scheme.
Kiwifruit growers give Zespri offshore expansion plans thumbs-down
Zespri proposals lose second producer vote on the trot.
Govt to review dairy export quota system for first time in 15 years
Industry consultation to start late this year.
Nutting out the challenges facing agriculture
New Zealand's food and fibre commodities are selling at record prices.
Nicola Shadbolt: NZ's role in feeding the world needs to be recognised
Understanding our place on the global food map
Barbara Kuriger: Food and fibre has a strong future despite the challenges
Farmers and growers have made good progress towards NZ's environmental goal.
Agribusiness and Trade: Horticulture set for growth
New technologies will ensure NZ continues supplying the world with sustainable food.
Zespri grower earnings dip, alarm over fruit quality issues
Fruit loss and quality claims expected to keep tracking above normal averages.
Why Zespri's new US market could help grow China exports
Next week's grower vote result also an important pointer to Zespri's future.
Why kiwifruit earnings won't be so juicy this year
Fruit loss significantly above forecast, and returns heading south of June predictions.
$9300 for top dog at Gore sale
$9300 has been paid for a top farm dog at the annual sale in Gore. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Video / Michael Curreen / ODT
Laggard to leader? Pressure on Aus to match NZ on climate
Pacific leaders hope some transtasman rivalry at forum will help Australia up its game.
Farmers 'freedom convoy' takes aim at strict Dutch net zero regulations
Workers protest in the Netherlands – and they've won support from a famous fan
National: FTA with EU a 'step forward' but agriculture 'missed opportunity'
National's trade spokesman Todd McClay gave the deal a '6 out of 10'.
New Zealand wins $1.8b trade deal with EU at eleventh hour
The deal took four years of often torturous negotiations.
Thomas Coughlan: Will Ardern get an EU trade deal tomorrow?
The PM has said she will leave without a deal if what is on the table is not good enough.
Dairy companies rail against Govt support for Fonterra capital re-jig
Claim that Govt is enabling Fonterra to avoid the risk of legal challenge.
Livia Esterhazy: Cameras on fishing vessels better for everyone
OPINION: Cameras are the vital step towards a fully transparent seafood supply chain.
Bryce Edwards: Was Govt's climate plan watered down by lobbying?
ANALYSIS: Was last week's major climate change announcement a case of vested interests?
Radical change is happening in NZ's finance industry
There will be more innovative social and green finance opportunities for investors.
Foresters mull appeal against Wairoa rates decision
"We believe we have good grounds for an appeal," NZ Forest Owners Association says.
Budget 2022: Māori initiatives get $1b; Pacific spending includes for Dawn Raids
Health, education, employment, economic development, housing and more in the mix.