Historical Success and Current Achievements Maori farmers, including figures like Nukuhia Hadfield (representing Ngati Awa and Ngai Te Rangi), have played a key role in advancing New Zealand’s agribusiness. Their extraordinary determination and management skills have enabled them not only to overcome historical challenges but also to significantly enhance agricultural productivity. The New Zealand Statistical …
There’s some new research afoot aiming to give our vegetable farming a bit of a boost while looking after the land. Let’s break it down? The Kiwi Collaboration The local fruit and veggie supplier, LeaderBrand Produce, has joined forces with Countdown supermarket and Plant & Food Research. With a support from the Ministry for Primary …
Agriculture is the vital core of New Zealand, driving its economy and shaping its stunning and diverse landscapes. It serves as a prominent link connecting New Zealand with the rest of the world, forming a significant bond between international communities. New Zealand embraces an inherent culture of innovation, drawing inspiration from its indigenous roots, fostering …
Unlocking New Zealand’s Potential: Leading the Global Agri-Innovation Ecosystem Read More »
With agriculture accounting for almost 80% of our exports and nearly 40% of New Zealand’s land being used for farming, one may assume that we have a strong understanding of farming. While New Zealand was a pioneer in “precision farming” during the 1980s and 90s, we have since been overtaken by countries such as the …
Preparing for the Future of Farming in New Zealand Read More »
The recent impact of cyclone Gabrielle in northern New Zealand and the ongoing drought in the southern part of the island have compounded the challenges faced by farmers in the region. Additionally, rising production costs and unfavorable political decisions have further heightened concerns about the future sustainability of the agricultural sector in New Zealand. Farmers …
The market gardening industry in New Zealand is facing a crisis this year due to various adverse weather conditions, including Hurricane Gabrielle. To mitigate the damage, they are promoting a campaign to sell “ugly produce”. The fruit and vegetable industry in the main growing areas of the North Island has been affected by a series …
This year, New Zealand is experiencing decreasing yields of fruits and vegetables Read More »
A very special specialty is the fine Manuka honey, which the owner obtains directly from regional beekeepers in New Zealand. What exactly is manuka honey? This honey can only be called “original” if it comes from New Zealand. The South Sea myrtle, a type of tea tree, from which the bees collect the valuable nectar …
In New Zealand, the government wants farmers to pay a tax for emissions from their livestock. This tax must contribute to the objective of climate neutrality by 2050 and to the reduction of methane emissions by 10% by 2030. This sector of agriculture is responsible for more than half of the country’s emissions. This is …
New Zealand livestock emissions tax: farmers angry Read More »
Lime and grapefruit will be the next two Vietnamese agricultural products exported to New Zealand, alongside mango, dragon fruit and rambutan. A document to this effect was signed on November 15 in Hanoi by the Vietnamese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) and the New Zealand Ministry of Agriculture and Trade and Export Growth, …
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The New York Times reports that in New Zealand, investors are buying up pastureland to grow trees that absorb carbon from the atmosphere in their place. The government raises greenhouse gas emission charges and encourages the abandonment of animal husbandry. Landowner John Hindrup, who bought productive farmland for NZ$1.8 million in 2013, recently sold it …
Climate battle threatens New Zealand’s iconic grasslands Read More »
The New Zealand authorities have passed a law according to which, from April 30, 2023, the country will completely stop the export of live cattle by sea, according to the Maritime Executive. “This decision is intended to protect the country’s reputation for world-class animal welfare standards,” New Zealand Minister of Agriculture Damien O’Connor was quoted …
MPs from different parties are calling for a vote in the National Assembly on the free trade agreement between New Zealand and the European Union. From rebellious France to the presidential majority, via Les Républicains, some 130 deputies asked the President of the National Assembly for a debate followed by a vote on the free …
