The Country. . The Government has granted border exemptions to cup challengers American Magic and INEOS Team UK, each bringing a couple of hundred crew and staff into the country. . Zanda McDonald Award winners have bright futures Jessica Johnston: TWO young guns are making great strides in the northern beef industry, proving the future of agriculture is in safe hands. From the outset, Alliance has been clear we would only use the wage subsidy in the way it was intended by government and our previous repayments reflect this commitment, chairman Murray Taggart said in a statement. . People and plants need water thats a basic fact. Rowena Duncum: Bovis more than just the 'sniffles'. Big processors pursuing staged transition Brent Melville: Weaning New Zealands primary sector off fossil fuels could cost the industry and the agri-sector hundreds of millions of dollars. Shes also Chair of Women in Sport Otago, on the Board of the NZ Boot Throwing Association (again, this is a thing!) Congratulations also goes to Will Bowman from Black Estate who was Runner Up. . It has undoubtedly been the right move for us, as the future of farming constantly changes. . The Country Producer, Rowena Duncum explains it all here. LISTEN ABOVE New Zealand's Dairy Industry Leaders have been attending the International Dairy Foundation's World Dairy Summit in India last week. The chilly water fed by Lake Mountain and the Yarra Ranges makes it, the Snowy Mountains and Tasmania, among the few places in Australia that suit rainbow trout year-round. Sometime in the early 2000s we extended the 30 ASHB to 40. It is most pronounced among what we might refer to as the post-Covid right", Project will identify marketing potential of regenerative agriculture, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice media contrast with NZ, Geraldine boutique accommodation in the old Vicarage, The Democratsdebacle: some lessons from Donald Trumps triumph and Hillary Clintons humiliation, Mike Hosking: We need to think about the public service differently, Exercise 2: 5 Days of Practicing Love (for the Real World). So says one of the countrys leading experts in the field, Warrnambool veterinarian and senior lecturer in cattle medicine at Melbourne University Dr David Beggs. Why is it taking so long to install fishing cameras? . When Mike Short entered the Fieldays Rural Bachelor of the Year competition back in 2009, he wasn't expecting to meet his future wife. . She spent days in the hay shed, with us carting feed and water to her, lifting her and such like, but to no avail. . . #farmingwithpictures Positive day on the farm today. . MVM provides a unique opportunity to acquire a new world class nutritional products manufacturing capability in New Zealand, alongside a highly respected China state owned enterprise in China Animal Husbandry Group (CAHG), A2 Milk chief executive Geoff Babidge said. . . Thousands of free-range chooks have been able to keep on laying rather than getting laid off due to lockdown. Black Heels and Tractor Wheels - Presented by Rural Women New Zealand, Black Heels and Tractor Wheels - Presented by Rural Women New Zealand. Just last month I had a bad day. A lot of maimais don't allow female shooters, let alone temporarily vegetarian ones.But that's not going to be the only challenge this month. . From memory, my exact phrase was: "If people want to try it, good luck to them. Posted by homepaddock, Todays International Rural Women's Day. Mr Dodd, who farms at Tapui, has been involved with the organisation since the late 1980s. A former dairy farmer and 2013 Taranaki Farm Manager of the Year, she hung up the milking apron and swapped her red bands for radio in 2016 to become Executive Producer of The Country - Newstalk ZB's long-standing rural radio show, hosted by Jamie Mackay. Biosecurity threats, geopolitics, alternative proteins, robotics, disruptors, food and environment sustainabilitytheres no shortage of challenges and change confronting us. He is currently senior farm assistant on the 350 cow Westpac Taranaki Agricultural Research Station at Hawera, owned by Fonterra. . recognising farmers leading the way in responsible irrigation, innovative water management and environmental stewardship. One billion tree flawed says climate scientist: The Forestry Minister Shane Jones one billion trees wont reduce carbon emissions, as too few natives are being planted, climate scientist Jim Salinger says. A few hours later though, I got a swift reality check in the form of a passionate and switched-on 21-year-old imploring more than 200 people in Balclutha to remember how good we are at what we do and to be bloody proud to be a farmer. Alongside Waimate Mayor Craig Rowley, he chaired the first meeting of the recently formed Waimate/Waitaki Mycoplasma Bovis Advisory Group held at the Waimate District Council on Wednesday. The threat to biodiversity is not new, not necessarily accelerating, mostly not caused by economic growth or prosperity, nor by climate change, and wont be reversed by retreating into organic self-sufficiency. I. pic.twitter.com/jOMw5flOje, Anna Nelson (@annanelson_4) March 6, 2020. Row breaks down the incredible performance by Megan Whitehead at the Grant Brother's Woolshed. . A new #Kale crop for these girls and another beautiful winters day on the #FernFlats. "LISTEN TO ROWENA DUNCUM TALK WITH ANDREW DICKENS ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Many industries claim to be driving towards lower emissions but none have the low carbon profile of the wood sector. Create and manage subscriptions through an online account. The Rural Bachelor of the Year competition is now called the Fieldays Rural Catch competition as this year includes both female and male contestants. Alternatively, it could require the lender to fund the mediation, which we as a sector would no doubt fund indirectly through increased fees. . Do you value your workers and is their wellbeing your priority? It's a continuous circle of adding nutrients and harvesting grass. Want to get our weekly e-diary or receive other essential updates? TV Shows. GET THE BEST RURAL NEWS. and my role with The Country, I fielded a question around how farmers can effectively communicate with urban dwellers. He was CEO of Wildcat Ventures, an entrepreneurial enterprise in ACU's College of Business. New trial could lead to breeding of low methane-emitting cows James Fyfe: A trial is underway in the Waikato to see if there is a link between cows genetics and how much methane they produce. How to avoid harm on the farm Rowena Duncum: Growing up beside a farm, Id spend hours hanging over the back fence talking to the animals or across the road in the other direction, feeding grass and carrots to the rescued horses in the SPCA paddock. M. bovis eradication going to plan but still work to do: Significant progress has been made in driving down the numbers of farms affected byMycoplasma bovis (M. bovis). The build seemed to take longer than it should have. Auckland Mayor Phil Goff says theyll face the same 14-day quarantine rules as New Zealand citizens at the border, to prevent one of them inadvertently bringing in COVID-19. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy . ATM disclosed its intentions in August and has now entered binding agreements to buy a 75 percent stake in the Southland based infant formula maker. "This year they've (Fish and Game)pushed the message that hunters just need to be extra sensitiveto the public's reaction. Every time. Third was Midhirst manager Carey Duggan, winning $2100. . Andrew Hoggard, Sandra Matthews, Jane Smith, Steve Hollander, Chris Russell. Diverse in nature, the entries all reflect the Kiwi brand of innovation and community spirit that has flourished during the COVID-19 crisis ensuring New Zealand has access to fresh, local produce. and an emerging director with the Whanganui Rugby Football Union. Rowena Duncum: No Meat May - the ultimate challenge. Tapora dairy farmer Earle Wright can. Farmers want armys help to control crime. . . 86 year old Snow Harrison (1960 open finalist & 2020 veterans finalist) and 14 year old Riker Swan (2020 novice shearing champion) shake hands ahead of cutting the 60th birthday cake @goldenshearsnz pic.twitter.com/Ps39HZqfK5, Rowena Duncum (@rowie_nz) March 7, 2020. Councils will have to map all land classified as a significant natural area in five years. Hopefully no fights. Get more of the radio, music and podcasts you love with the FREE Plus a second and three thirds in the categories we didnt win. OPINION: The race to find the silver bullet and reduce methane emissions in cows is on. Im the third generation, my son runs the farm and weve got three grandsons running around the place now. . We have the scope to feed all our stock, not just heifers, but rear bulls as well, which also means we are on the path to zero bobbies. You are the backbone of our farming industry pic.twitter.com/lrktVEgqUL, Rowena Duncum (@rowie_nz) October 14, 2020, Celebrating #IRWD2020 and the amazing courageous #rural #women in #business If you ever need inspiration read some of their stories on my blog https://t.co/g4sMUTK7En pic.twitter.com/8aeYkIp22m, KerryAnderson (@KerryWords) October 14, 2020, Happy International Rural Womens Day from the littlest farmer in our business. 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Whenua Ora Tangata Ora partnership leads the way forward in regenerative agriculture: An initiative targeted at establishing and supporting a critical mass of New Zealand landowners to use regenerative farming practices was launched today. From biological control products for crop protection to robots for asparagus harvesting and greenhouse spraying, they will all be demonstrated during the morning of second day of the conference. Take your Radio, Podcasts and Music with you. . Whenua Ora Tangata Ora is a joint partnership between FOMA Innovation, the science and technology arm of the Federation of Mori Authorities (FOMA); Soil Connection, biological farming and soil health experts; and Toha, an environmental impact platform that recently launched Calm The Farm to support farmers to reduce their environmental and climate impacts while improving financial resilience. . This button displays the currently selected search type. The rest of the numbers were made up by leasing some crossbred R2 heifers we got to keep any bull calves, but the heifers went back to the owners. I first came across the concept of No Meat May (NMM) in a NewstalkZB interview with Andrew Dickens. . Today marks a very special day for us. . Menu. Buxton Trout & Salmon, which lays claim to being Australias first commercial trout farm, sits astride the Acheron River near Marysville. I don't think Pita Pit with falafel every meal's gonna cut it.Above all else, the biggest fear I have is the embarrassment of failing by simply forgetting. Blurred lines between animal welfare and animal ethics Shan Goodwin: ONE of the key elements of animal welfare science commonly misunderstood is that it is the animals perception of its conditions that counts, not those of humans. It is only available to loyal clients, farmers who have shown Affco consistent support. How is the situation in Chinaimpacting our primary exporters? This will be interesting. Amy Munro, Vet and Advocate #IRWD2020 @ABCRural @millbernasconihttps://t.co/fUFfhtbuP7 pic.twitter.com/ff5GOLERNk, Josh Becker (@joshvbecker) October 14, 2020, Today we celebrate the International Day of Rural Women.So many amazing people out there doing amazing things. Its just one of the heart-warming stories shared in the NZ Food Heroes campaign. Time to stop shaming farmers Rowena Duncan: The recent Will to Live Tour gets The Country Early Edition host Rowena Duncum thinking about rural mental health. The overseas owners Chinese businessmen Zhongliang Hong and Xueli Ke, and IRL Investment Limited and Grand Energetic Company Limited should have applied to the OIO for consent to buy both properties because they are rural land of more than five hectares. We lost a LOT of cows that spring. Rowena Duncum: Duck shooting season begins. Thats the question Newshub reporter Michael Morrah has been trying to solve since National decided they were a good idea and promised to introduce them in 2016. So often we pop food in our mouths without any conscious decision regarding it. . And that's the best voice there is. POLITIK understands that around 70,000 temporary work visas are due to expire by the end of September. I remember one cow, a favourite Rachel, being cast in the rain one night. Big list of jobs completed This Bull mob, putting on big weight gain. The countrys plan is to use trees to sequester carbon dioxide over the next 30 years while it finds ways to reduce emissions from our other main pollutant sources: transport, buildings, energy and agriculture. . . When the zig-zag went in the herringbone, we had the two-cow plant in a wheelbarrow in the pit and thought it was heaven! But most of all, they're speaking directly to urban New Zealand, with no "media spin" on things. The other major winners were Michael Kavanagh and Rowena Duncum, the region's Farm Managers of the Year, and Daniel Regtien, the 2013 Taranaki Dairy Trainee of the Year. Cow numbers increased slightly over the years to our current 540-550 herd. Those in the industry can learn from it, or it could be inspirational for someone interested in agriculture. The following weekend, I'm back home again. Scientists at Massey University would undertake the one- to two-year study, where they would look at the symptoms of the cattle disease, the effects on milk yield and composition and the duration of these effects. Then this last week things suddenly turned volatile, dropping at one point on 4 July a further 10 percent to $3.45, before rising by six percent to $3.69 at close of trade on 5 July. In 2013, they bought a Te Pari cattle crush fitted with digital scales, enabling them to regularly weigh their replacement heifers. New fungicide approved for use on cereal crops . New life-members for North Otago A&P Sally Brooker: The North Otago A&P Association has two new life members. Our young stock is weighed and drenched every three weeks from about seven weeks of age, said Julia. There's been some big changes since then, along with the highest of highs and the lowest of lows. One of our strengths is being able to control the cost of production, so we can achieve a system that is profitable and sustainable at all payouts, she says. If such a link is found, it could mean its possible for farmers to fight climate change by specifically breeding cows that emit less methane. Katie Milne addresses national conference: Kiwis can be proud of the rural women and men who produce the top quality food that arrives daily in supermarkets, and the extra which is shipped offshore as exports that help fuel our economy. A former dairy farmer and 2013 Taranaki Farm Manager of the Year, she hung up the milking apron and swapped her red bands for radio in 2016 to become Executive Producer of The Country - NZME's long-standing rural radio show, hosted by Jamie Mackay. Barbara and Ron Duncum are excited grandparents Thanks to the staff at amneriang r-iospnai EDGAR (nee Yeates) Sophie and Jamie are delighted to announce the arrival of Beniamin John Wilham. Breakfeeds are shorter podcasts from Beef + Lamb New Zealand As farmers and growers, social media is useful to tell our stories and also to interact with the general public and urban counterparts. What a great concept! When Mike Short entered the Fieldays Rural Bachelor of the Year competition back in 2009, he wasn't expecting to meet his future wife. If I had goats, they'd totally have a goat castle.. pic.twitter.com/sPXcwfunhK, Land of cuteness (@landpsychology) June 13, 2020. Rowena Duncum at The Country site at Fieldays 2022. 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