2 MAY 2024 · In Focus this week: • Senior reporter Richard Rennie has the latest on the bird flu strain that’s now ihttps://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/bird-bug-lands-in-us-dairy-herds/. Researchers here warn that while we’re an isolated nation, migratory birds still https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/bird-flu-could-dive-bomb-dairying/ to our industry too. • Wool Impact chief executive https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/wool-ready-to-spring-back-into-action/ has just returned from the International Wool Textile organisation conference in Adelaide. He tells Bryan how New Zealand’s strong wool story is being well received by international brands and buyers and also touches on some of the new innovations being discovered to create more value for farmers. • AgriZero head of strategy and investment Ruth Leary is back from a series of https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/world-is-watching-nz-farming-and-applauding/ in San Francisco. She tells Bryan that our work on ruminant methane has the world watching and farmers should be proud of the progress they’ve made.  Federated Farmers chief executive Terry Copeland gives a run-down on the https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/farm-pay-stays-competitive-in-tough-times/, which shows that, since the 2022 survey, the average salary for a farm worker has increased by $7480 to $71,411.

2 MAY 2024 · AgriZero head of strategy and investment Ruth Leary is back from a series of https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/technology/agritech-and-innovation-day-outlines-the-future-shape-of-farming/ in San Francisco. She tells Bryan that our work on ruminant methane has the world watching and farmers should be proud of the progress they’ve made. 

2 MAY 2024 · Wool Impact chief executive https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/wool-ready-to-spring-back-into-action/has just returned from the International Wool Textile organisation conference in Adelaide. He tells Bryan how New Zealand’s strong wool story is being well received by international brands and buyers and also touches on some of the new innovations being discovered to create more value for farmers.

2 MAY 2024 · Federated Farmers chief executive Terry Copeland gives a run-down on the https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/markets/farm-pay-stays-competitive-in-tough-times/, which shows that, since the 2022 survey, the average salary for a farm worker has increased by $7480 to $71,411.

2 MAY 2024 · Senior reporter Richard Rennie has the latest on the bird flu strain that’s now ihttps://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/bird-bug-lands-in-us-dairy-herds/. Researchers here warn that while we’re an isolated nation, migratory birds still https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/bird-flu-could-dive-bomb-dairying/ to our industry too.

25 APR 2024 · In Focus this week: Senior reporter Neal Wallace has been looking at the sheep sector and https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/special-report/future-of-sheep-farming/ how farmers, processors, marketers and lawmakers are facing the challenges. AgriHQ senior analyst Suz Bremner also joins the conversation. Not many people know more about what’s going on around the sale yards than Suz and as a sheep and beef farmer herself she’s got a first-hand perspective on how things are faring in the high country. As usual we’ll check in with Federated Farmers – this week sharefarmer chair Sam Ebbett has some advice on https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/warning-to-prevent-low-feed-cover-disputes/ over pasture covers. *Share your thoughts with bryan.gibson@agrihq.co.nz

25 APR 2024 · Senior reporter Neal Wallace has been looking at the sheep sector and https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/special-report/future-of-sheep-farming/ how farmers, processors, marketers and lawmakers are facing the challenges. AgriHQ senior analyst Suz Bremner also joins the conversation. Not many people know more about what’s going on around the sale yards than Suz and as a sheep and beef farmer herself she’s got a first-hand perspective on how things are faring in the high country. Want to share your thoughts on this issue? Text us on 0272268553 with the keyword SHEEP followed by your comments.

25 APR 2024 · Federated Farmers sharefarmer chair Sam Ebbett has some advice on https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/farm-management/warning-to-prevent-low-feed-cover-disputes/ over pasture covers.

17 APR 2024 · In Focus this week... • SealesWinslow general manager Grant Jackson says New Zealand’s high-performance dairy cattle https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/the-changing-face-of-dairy-herd-nutrition/ fuel to perform and he’s got some ideas on how to raise the octane. While pasture will remain the prime ingredient, there are ways to supercharge the nutritional mix. • Federated Farmers says https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/politics/immigration-changes-a-ministerial-misstep/ to the Accredited Employer Work Visa Scheme have farmers worried about recruiting and retaining vital farm labour. Employment spokesperson Richard McIntyre says he’s seeking an urgent meeting with the government to discuss the issue. • Senior reporter Richard Rennie takes a look at https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/news/cuts-speed-nz-race-to-bottom-in-oecd-science-spend/ – cuts to the public service have senior scientists worried about the future of agricultural research and development. He also discusses issues at the Environmental Protection Authority, which is taking longer and longer to approve vital innovations.

17 APR 2024 · SealesWinslow general manager Grant Jackson says New Zealand’s high-performance dairy cattle https://www.farmersweekly.co.nz/opinion/the-changing-face-of-dairy-herd-nutrition/ fuel to perform and he’s got some ideas on how to raise the octane. While pasture will remain the prime ingredient, there are ways to supercharge the nutritional mix.