http://www.nzherald.co.nz/ Latest Farming headlines from nzherald.co.nz en-nz Copyright 2010 APN HOLDINGS NZ Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:00:18 +1200 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss APN RSS Generator webnews@nzherald.co.nz webmaster@nzherald.co.nz http://www.nzherald.co.nz/images/nz_little_logo.gif http://www.nzherald.co.nz/farming/news/headlines.cfm?c_id=195 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/farming/news/article.cfm?c_id=195&objectid=10631249&ref=rss The farmers' fight for compensation over power pylons on their land has been likened to Maori land claims by a group blocking Transpower from their properties.But Maori commentators say the farmers' struggle pales in comparison... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/farming/news/article.cfm?c_id=195&objectid=10631033&ref=rss Hollywood star Sam Neill says a priceless resource is at stake as opponents line up to try to prevent cubicle dairy farming in the South Island's iconic Mackenzie Country.Neill, a star in blockbuster films such as Jurassic Park... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/farming/news/article.cfm?c_id=195&objectid=10630609&ref=rss Department of Conservation contractors have accused other contractors, who were flying helicopters, of dropping 1080 poison pellets on them while spraying weeds in Taranaki. A 12-man crew were spraying weeds in Lucy's Gully, about... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/farming/news/article.cfm?c_id=195&objectid=10630588&ref=rss Farmers battling the Crown over land under the Northern Gateway toll road intend blocking contractors from demolishing a hay store on the Waiwera River property this morning.Michael Wech says the Crown has wrongly claimed a 3ha... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/farming/news/article.cfm?c_id=195&objectid=10630552&ref=rss Food security will dwarf climate change as the world's most pressing issue in the next few decades, and New Zealand may have seen the first signs of rich or powerful nations trying to secure food supplies for their people.Actions... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/farming/news/article.cfm?c_id=195&objectid=10630429&ref=rss The stress of coping with new environmental regulations, money worries and drought, are pushing farmers to depression and possibly suicide.A team from Crown research institute AgResearch, led by Dr Neels Botha, reported "shocking"... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 07 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/farming/news/article.cfm?c_id=195&objectid=10630320&ref=rss Farming industry body Meat and Wool New Zealand is to get a new name following a sheep farmers' vote last year to stop paying the wool levy.From April 16, wool growers will cease to pay the levy on their fleece which has funded... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sun, 07 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/farming/news/article.cfm?c_id=195&objectid=10630137&ref=rss International credit agency Fitch Ratings today affirmed Fonterra's long-term issuer default rating (IDR) at "AA-" and short-term IDR at "F1+", with a stable outlook.Fitch has also affirmed the ratings of Fonterra's senior unsecured... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:35:15 +1200 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/farming/news/article.cfm?c_id=195&objectid=10629990&ref=rss An green lobby group is challenging the legality of controversial dairy farming operations proposing to house cows in cubicles. The Environmental Defence Society yesterday filed proceedings in the High Court at Timaru challenging... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:30:00 +1200