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Webinar: A European agriculture perspective – an Irish case study

Lucie Douma says they have really looked at building one connected system, something that we could learn more from in New Zealand.

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A European agriculture perspective – an Irish case study

Lucie Douma recently spent two weeks travelling Ireland, engaging with their farming systems and values.

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Proposed Rural GP pathway now sits with Health NZ for funding

A proposed rural GP training pathway adds no extra time to the three-year programme.

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Costs squeezing Aus cropping farmers before a bumper harvest

Australia exports 80% of its canola and imports 80% of its diesel, yet biodiesel from that canola will not happen without a government mandate.

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Greens not involved, but had warned of case against breaking Paris promises

Steve Abel says they are not part of the complaint Dutch group Both ENDS has lodged with the European Commission over the EU free trade agreement.

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Aviation Industry Association opposes notification-only drone rules

AIA Vice President broadly supports reform but wants licences and ratings for drone pilots.

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Consultant wants dispute agency restored in Sharemilking Act review

Managing director and co-founder of The Sharefarming Consultant says the review should have happened ten years ago.

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Regional Councils react to amalgamation pause

Regional chair of LGNZ Deon Swiggs says the government should have settled the direction in May rather than ask for more time.

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Seedling Investments takes majority stake in Next Gen Agri dairy farm

The founder says an equity manager will buy shares in the farm over time and can buy out the fund within about 10 years.

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NZ food safety and welfare rules earn a premium for beef in the US

Kate Acland, chair of Beef + Lamb New Zealand, says premiums for calves with good beef genetics are driving change.

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