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Ag Innovations Day

A big thank you to everyone who came along to the Upper Akitio Ag Innovations Day — both the presenters who shared their knowledge and the farmers who took the time to be part of the afternoon. The one-on-one conversations at the end of the day were particularly valuable, with some great connections made.The afternoon covered a range of topics — from new trapping technology and drone spray applications, to satellite communications through Starlink and One New Zealand, and virtual fencing usi...

Minister Hoggard Voices Support for Catchment Groups at Puketoi Woolshed Visit

A commitment to grassroots funding and flexible solutions.Government Minister Andrew Hoggard says he is personally committed to the future funding of catchment groups, ensuring they are able to keep the lights on.Speaking to a group of Puketoi to the Pacific Catchment Collective farmer members at Mike and Nicole Read’s woolshed this morning, Mr Hoggard said he would like to see a clear, simple funding system for catchment groups.Mr Hoggard is the current Minister for Biosecurity and Food Safet...