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Moving Day Top 8 Tips
Moving Day Top 8 Tips
Posted: May 21, 2022

Moving Day Top 8 Tips

Check out our series of tips to help you move from one farm to the next safely and hopefully with less stress!

The build up to moving day and the day itself is a massive event on the farming calendar.    Local farmers have shared some of their tips that maybe helpful.

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Dry Autumn in Waikato and South Auckland leads to drought classification
Dry Autumn in Waikato and South Auckland leads to drought classification
Posted: May 16, 2022

Dry Autumn in Waikato and South Auckland leads to drought classification

Drought conditions affecting the primary sector in the Waikato and South Auckland were today classified as a medium-scale adverse event, enabling a package of support for farmers and growers.

Drought conditions affecting the primary sector in the Waikato and South Auckland were today classified as a medium-scale adverse event, enabling a package of support for farmers and growers. 
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During and after a flood
During and after a flood
Posted: Feb 19, 2022

During and after a flood

Information and resources to help you deal with floods.

A flood can be devasting, affecting livestock, land and buildings. Here are tips on how to deal with post flooding. Call us now if you are unsure where to start - 0800 787 254
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When COVID hits your farm
When COVID hits your farm
Posted: Feb 18, 2022

When COVID hits your farm

Bevan Collie a Southland dairy farmer speaks to Jamie Mackay from The Country about his first-hand experience of COVID19 on-farm.

Bevan Collie a Southland dairy farmer spoke to Jamie about his first-hand experience of COVID19 on-farm. 

He warns other farmers to ignore Omicron at their peril.

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My COVID19 Factsheet and Plan
My COVID19 Factsheet and Plan
Posted: Feb 13, 2022

My COVID19 Factsheet and Plan

Checklists to prepare for COVID19 on farm

In this document you will find an easy to follow COVID19 factsheet and planning tool to ensure you know what to expect and have what you need if you have to isolate.

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COVID on Farm Help
COVID on Farm Help
Posted: Jan 31, 2022

COVID on Farm Help

Are you able to help a farmer impacted by COVID19?

There may be farmers who test positive to COVID19 or as a close contact need to isolate.

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Preparing for COVID-19 On-Farm
Preparing for COVID-19 On-Farm
Posted: Nov 4, 2021

Preparing for COVID-19 On-Farm

Checklist for Farmers

It’s only a matter of time before a positive case of COVID-19 turns up on-farm. Is your business prepared if one does?

Photo credit: NZ Farm Life Media

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PREPARING FOR COVID-19 ON-FARM CHECKLIST FOR FARMERS
PREPARING FOR COVID-19 ON-FARM CHECKLIST FOR FARMERS
Posted: Nov 4, 2021

PREPARING FOR COVID-19 ON-FARM CHECKLIST FOR FARMERS

Covid-19 Industry working group have developed this Checklist for Farmers - supporting your investment should you, your family or one of your workers become a positive Covid-19 case. Your...
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