Primary Sector Headlines

Tech-savvy millennials are getting their hands dirty and loving it

Apr 23 - Gut and Dixon started Kaitake Farms, a 2000 square metre plot of land at Oakura, and transformed it into a sizeable market garden which supplies summer and winter greens to a select group of supermarkets, restaurants and cafes in New Plymouth and Oakura. "We go onto the internet to see if there are ...

Alternative proteins both an opportunity and a threat to NZ

Apr 23 - The rise of alternative proteins has been rapid, fueled by millions of dollars from cash-rich tech companies. The rise of alternative proteins has been rapid, fueled by millions of dollars from cash-rich tech companies. A new survey of the threats posed by alternative proteins to New Zealand’s red meat farmers also shows a wealth of opportunities, says Beef + Lamb New Zealand (BLNZ).

More foreign workers needed to hit 1 billion trees target, forestry giants say

Apr 23 - Large forestry companies say they will need more foreign workers if they are to hit the Government's goal of planting one billion trees in 10 years.