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Support your new staff to avoid milk contamination - Advice for Farmers from FMG

Support your new staff to avoid milk contamination - Advice for Farmers from FMG

You may have new sharemilkers, contract milker or employees on board following this year’s farm change over day. FMG suggests now’s a good time to go over with them how your milking shed works to avoid milk contamination.

August 19, 2024 0 Comments
Rural Youth and Adult Literacy Trust are committed to improving literacy levels in rural or isolated communities.

Rural Youth and Adult Literacy Trust are committed to improving literacy levels in rural or isolated communities.

Their program uses volunteer coaches who provide 30 minuet - 60 minute sessions, up to 2-3 times a week, over the internet or phone. They believe everyone should have access to the literacy help they need to learn, grow, and succeed, regardless of their location or financial situation.

June 3, 2024 0 Comments
Fonterra Families helping NZ Families

Fonterra Families helping NZ Families

Fonterra Charitable Giving - When times are tough, it's our farmers who dig in to support each other and their communities - that's what being part of a Co-op is all about. Right now, many in the communities we live and work in could do with some of that help.

September 3, 2023 0 Comments
Rural Professionals Breakfast provides an opportunity to hear from leading experts

Rural Professionals Breakfast provides an opportunity to hear from leading experts

A recent breakfast for rural professionals gave those driving in farm and orchard gates a chance to learn from leading experts about business continuity amidst adverse events and starting conversations with farmers who may be struggling and need someone to talk to. 

August 4, 2023 0 Comments
Dairy Industry - Encouraging Kiwi's to have a change of career

Dairy Industry - Encouraging Kiwi's to have a change of career

The New Zealand Dairy industry is desperate for more workers this season.

Tim Mackle from DairyNZ spoke to Seven Sharp about why you should go dairying.

May 15, 2022 0 Comments

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Rural Riders all go for the 2024-2025 Season

Rural Riders all go for the 2024-2025 Season

2024-25 locations are here. Absolutely stoked to see this initiative heading into its fourth season. Starting November.

November 15, 2024 0 Comments
Outward Bound Anakiwa

Outward Bound Anakiwa

November 1, 2024 0 Comments
The Big Wet - Dealing with the endless Southland Wet!

The Big Wet - Dealing with the endless Southland Wet!

October 18, 2024 0 Comments
Extra Government support for farmers and growers in Southland and parts of Otago.

Extra Government support for farmers and growers in Southland and parts of Otago.

Agriculture Minister Todd McClay MP, and Rural Communities Minister
October 4, 2024 0 Comments
Banks Increase Funding to Support Farmers in Need

Banks Increase Funding to Support Farmers in Need

Banks are stepping up to fully fund the Farm Business Advice Fund for farmers who are under considerable business pressure, as well as continuing their sponsorship of the National Rural Support Trust.
Rural Women's Mental Health Podcast Series with Ag in Conversation

Rural Women's Mental Health Podcast Series with Ag in Conversation

Ag in Conversation are excited to launch a podcast series focused on Rural Women’s Mental Health. 

Life After Death – A Brief Look at Estate Administrartion

Life After Death – A Brief Look at Estate Administrartion

We spend our lives growing our wealth and building our “empire”. But what happens to it when we die? We receive phone calls daily asking, “my loved one passed away, now what”.

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