July 2004
- Canterbury Varroa Movement Controls Lifted
27 July 2004
The controlled area currently covering the whole of North Canterbury has been reduced to a 10km zone around the Oxford property at the centre of the varroa investigation. - New Zealand Agriculture, Forestry and Horticulture In Brief
26 July 2004
A snapshot of Agriculture, Forestry and Horticulture statistics. - Olympic torch made from sustainably-produced native timbers
22 July 2004
Sustainably-managed native maple beech supplied by Southland sawmilling firm Lindsay and Dixon features in 12,000 torches which runners are using to carry the Olympic flame around the world and ultimately to Athens in August. - Varroa movement controls to change
20 July 2004
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry plans to reduce South Island varroa movement controls as no varroa have been found since the investigation started in June. - Animal research statistics released
15 July 2004
An increase in the number of animals used in research, testing and teaching was reported for 2003 in the Animal Ethics Advisory Committee (NAEAC) Annual Report released today. During 2003, 320911 animals were manipulated representing an increase of 21.7% from 2002. - July Rural Bulletin
14 July 2004
including: Strong Growth Expected in Agricultural Exports, Significant Shift in Housing Trends, NZ House Market Characteristics, Consultation on NZ/China FTA, Leaky Buildings: New Requirements/Good Practice, Keeping Safe and Warm in Bed This Winter, Fuel Saving Tips from MTA, Internet Items and Update. - Farm Monitoring Reports
13 July 2004 - Monitoring report finds sheep & beef farmer optimism high
13 July 2004
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry's (MAF) 2004 Farm Monitoring report into sheep and beef production finds farmer confidence high and forecasts a six percent increase in gross incomes next year. - Tough times for arable farmers, but outlook bright
13 July 2004
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry's (MAF) 2004 Farm Monitoring report into arable production details a hard current year for growers but better times on the horizon. - Report details tough times for country's deer farmers
13 July 2004
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry's (MAF) 2004 Farm Monitoring report highlights the challenging times for the deer industry, with prices for both venison and velvet plummeting. - Period of rationalisation for country's horticulture industries
13 July 2004
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry's (MAF) 2004 Farm Monitoring report into horticultural production identifies a period of rationalisation in the sector, with small growers leaving the industry while remaining growers are increasing their land holdings. - Monitoring report looks at wine grapes for first time
13 July 2004
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry's (MAF) 2004 Farm Monitoring report into horticulture for the first time considers the status of viticulture. The report looks at the production and financial expectations of grape growers for the 2004 and 2005 seasons. Information is drawn from discussions with the growers concerned and a wide cross-section of agribusiness. - Farmers quietly optimistic about dairying future
13 July 2004
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry's (MAF) 2004 Farm Monitoring report into dairy production says 2003/04 was a difficult year for many but the recently announced increase in payouts means most farmers are heading into 2004/05 quietly optimistic about their industry.
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