Tag: dairy_farming
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Waikato Dairy Farmer Danielle Hovmand Named Top Emerging Primary Sector Leader
Young Waikato dairy farmer Danielle Hovmand won the Primary Industries New Zealand Emerging Leader Award. Judges praised her selfless leadership, community involvement, and dedication to helping others succeed, highlighting her significant contributions to the primary sector.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentAgricultureEconomyEducationSocial IssuesGeneral PoliticsEmployment and Labor Danielle HovmandPrimary Industries New Zealand Emerging Leader AwardFederated FarmersWaikatoDairy farmingLeadershipfarmingelection
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New Zealand Dairy Efficiency Claims Under Fire Amidst Political Scrutiny
New Zealand's dairy farming efficiency claims are being challenged by industry data and international reports, sparking debate among politicians at the annual Fieldays event over the sector's environmental impact and future direction.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnvironmentGeneral PoliticsClimate ChangeAgricultureEconomyElection Dairy FarmingAgricultural EmissionsFieldaysFonterraNestléEcological FarmingGreenpeace
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Waikato Police Urge Caution for "Moooving Day" on Rural Roads
Waikato Police advise motorists to drive with care as June 1, "Moooving Day," brings increased agricultural traffic and livestock to rural roads. Drivers should reduce speeds, maintain distance, and be aware of debris to ensure safety.
Law EnforcementBusinessTransportationAgricultureSocial IssuesEducation WaikatoNew Zealand PoliceRoad SafetyDairy FarmingAgricultural VehiclesJune 1Rural Roads
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Greenpeace Offers Free Nitrate Water Testing in Southland
Free nitrate water testing events are being held in Edendale, Ōtautau, and Lumsden this May. Greenpeace aims to inform the public about nitrate contamination risks in drinking water, with a focus on rural and dairy farming areas.
HealthEnvironmentWorld GreenpeaceNitrate ContaminationWater TestingPublic HealthSouthlandDairy FarmingBowel Cancer
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Greenpeace Demands End to Dairy Expansion as Emissions Rise
Greenpeace urges halt to dairy growth as government report reveals rising emissions from intensive farming, surpassing other industries and threatening climate goals.
EnvironmentBusinessPolitics and Government GreenpeaceFonterraDairy FarmingGreenhouse Gas EmissionsClimate ChangeAgricultureSynthetic Nitrogen Fertiliser
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Greenpeace Demands End to Dairy Expansion as Emissions Rise
Greenpeace urges halt to dairy expansion as government report reveals rising emissions from intensive farming, highlighting Fonterra's significant climate impact and calling for a shift to regenerative practices.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentBusiness GreenpeaceFonterraDairy FarmingGreenhouse Gas EmissionsClimate ChangeAgricultureMethane EmissionsSynthetic Nitrogen Fertiliser
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New Zealand's Freshwater Quality Declining, Report Finds
A new government report reveals significant declines in New Zealand's freshwater quality, with E. coli and nitrate levels exceeding legal limits and many rivers deemed unsuitable for swimming.
EnvironmentHealthAgriculturePolitics and GovernmentAustralasiaWater QualityPollutionDairy Industry Ministry for EnvironmentE. colinitrateGreenpeaceWill Appelbedairy farmingregenerative agricultureGreenpeace