Food and Fibre

Caring for our agri-food system begins with individual awareness, writes Daniellé du Plooy.

Opposition to wool is getting louder – and the fibre’s defenders must, too, writes Alan Emerson.

Alan Emerson comes away from the Primary Industries Summit and Awards in Wellington full of hope.

Campaign for Wool broadens the front in an effort to get its message to those well placed to act on it.

Auction system does not suit the grower or the consumer, Primary Industries Summit is told.

The late Dr Warrren Parker is a worthy recipient of the Primary Industries New Zealand Champion Award.

Less than a third of respondents in survey are against any gene tech in food production.

Christchurch company thrives on extracting the last drop of goodness from otherwise discarded plant and animal products.

Reviewing core business in the face of gloomy outlook.

The best of the country’s primary sector recognised at Wellington ceremony.

Nuffield scholar says current system is not fit to tackle complex issues confronting food production globally.

Major processors and supermarkets have moved onto enacting emissions cuts, Rabobank strategist says.

Massey programme shares examples of food and agribusiness value chain management.

Pandemic’s effects lasting longer than had been hoped, grains forum told.

The loss of institutional knowledge is significant but there are benefits that come with change, says Neal Wallace.

AgResearch team finds tasty use for a flavour peptide from beef offal.

Mohair Producers NZ won a $10,000 radio ad package to promote angora goat farming, targeting sheep farmers amidst promising mohair market opportunities.

Suppliers around Aotearoa help Macca’s serve over 1.6 million people each week.

Former PM acknowledges relationship with farmers had broken down by the end of Labour’s term in office.

Outlook for coming four years points to record revenue by 2028, it says.

NZ’s business leaders have signalled that they want an end to ‘uneforceable and foolish rules’ on gene editing as a matter of urgency.

Canterbury co-op will also feature Ruralco Hub advice and advocacy.

It now owns half of Meateor Australia in a joint venture with Fayman family.

Invercargill chef Ethan Flack says eating and sourcing locally encourages conversation that filters much further than just the plate of food.

Industry leader Rob Hewett says proving provenance is vital if NZ farmers are to draw the high-value consumers who increase farmgate returns.

Vegetables NZ to launch new campaign to get people to eat more of its produce.

Strong profits put daylight between it and major processing companies.

Grassland the size of ‘15 Lake Taupōs’ lost to farming in just over a decade.

Wilson’s Vege Stall in Southland is stocked with produce grown by the owners, and despite having to navigate bureaucracy and the supermarket duopoly, it’s going stronger than ever.

Textile congress shows growing global interest in fibre’s properties, says Wool Impact CEO.

Sir Sam Neill signs on to campaign for New Zealand strong wool.

Organisers of the 45°Fibre festival say the fibre should be celebrated, along with the creativity it brings.

TV personality farmer shares how one rooster earned her a solid critic.

Growing demand for artisanal gelato will see one of NZ’s largest manufacturers expand into retail – a move which will also see perishable fruit and vege diverted from landfills.

New report unpacks future scenarios for land use in New Zealand.

Local consumers can once again munch away at crisps grown from locally sourced kūmara.