Podcast: At Source
https://atsource.podbean.com/ This podcast is a place for busy people who want to get to the core of health and wellness with information about the latest health advances and trends. It helps you gain useful insights direct from the source – from doctors, industry experts, wellness advocates and everything […]
Dairy farming offers opportunities for Kiwis
Kiwis are being encouraged to consider joining the dairy sector, with lots of on-farm jobs available now. Through the 2023 GoDairy campaign, DairyNZ is looking to connect Kiwis with the latest farm assistant vacancies across New Zealand. Waikato farmer John Gibson started his dairy career in 2021, leaving his […]
Pioneering interactive plant protection tool a first
The latest update to the online NZPPI Weather and Plant Disease Management Platform for myrtle rust is ground breaking and will enable more precise spraying. HortPlus and Plant & Food Research have upgraded the Myrtle Rust Climate Model with new modelling that gives plant producers real-time spray management advice based on the actual sprays […]
Research shows plantain can reduce nitrogen leaching by 20-60%
The results, from the DairyNZ-led Plantain Potency and Practice (PPP) Programme, prove using Ecotain plantain in pasture can significantly reduce nitrogen entering waterways. Farm trials at Massey University and initial results from a trial at Lincoln University are showing similar trends. The trials are part of the nationwide PPP research […]
SwarmFarm Robotics raises $12M AUD Series A to put integrated autonomy in the hands of growers
With over 1.3 million acres covered to date, SwarmFarm Robotics seeks to chart a farm-centric path in the race to farm autonomy. SwarmFarm Robotics today has raised a $12 million AUD Series A ($8.3 million USD) to develop and grow the Integrated Autonomy category in agriculture through the versatile SwarmBot […]
Innovate to Grow opportunity for WA agrifood SMEs
A new online learning program is now available to Western Australia-based small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the agrifood sector, to help support their research, product development and innovation ambitions. The Innovate to Grow: Agrifood WA program is delivered by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, with support from the Department […]
Fixing farmers water woes will support reduction of agricultural emissions
Jase Keen, Senior Sales Engineer – Water Utility & Country Director, New Zealand, Grundfos Grundfos is supporting the agricultural industry with reducing its carbon footprint by providing farmers with tools and technology to reduce unnecessary water use along with encouraging energy efficiency through solar pump solutions. Why are agricultural emissions […]
NSW Wine imbibes tech solution to tell the story of the region’s wines
Australia -Leading Australasian TradeTech company TradeWindow (NZX: TWL) is working with the New South Wales Wine Industry Association (NSW Wine) to transform how its members share the unique story behind every bottle with buyers around the world. New South Wales is Australia’s second largest wine producing state after South Australia, […]
SFF Futures Sustainability Snippets
The Ministry for Primary Industries’ Sustainable Food and Fibre Futures (SFF Futures) fund supports problem-solving and innovation in New Zealand’s food and fibre sector by co-investing in initiatives that make a positive and lasting difference. Here are examples of three recent projects. Hot-house approach to greenhouse gases A new project […]
Government action needed on farmer feedback
New Zealand: DairyNZ recommends the Government makes significant changes to its emissions pricing proposal – taking on board the feedback of farmers and their representatives. In its submission, now available online, DairyNZ stands by the He Waka Eke Noa recommendations developed by the primary sector, in partnership with Government […]
Ingredion establishes starch manufacturing plant in China
With a new plant for specialty starches, Ingredion advances sustainable production and improves surety of supply to the global F&B supply chain while supporting local farmers. Ingredion Incorporated, a leading global provider of value-added ingredient solutions, strengthened the global sustainable ingredients supply chain for food and beverage (F&B) producers with […]
Heat exchanger helps produce carrot powder
Family-owned for four generations, Huntapac is a leading UK grower and supplier of root crops such as carrots and parsnips. Following a reorganisation of the business in 2019, the company wanted to develop new value-led product options and so installed a state-of-the-art line to produce carrot powder, with a heat […]
Fonterra appoints new managing director
Fonterra has appointed Emma Parsons as its Managing Director Strategy and Optimisation, effective from 1 August 2022. The newly developed role will have ownership and oversee the implementation of Fonterra’s strategy and plans to achieve Fonterra’s Long Term Aspirations. It will also bring a new level of focus on demand choices, and portfolio and asset management using analytics to inform decision making. Fonterra CEO Miles Hurrell says “Emma has a strong track record of delivering results. We’ve seen this most recently in her role as GM Capital Strategy where she led the development of the new capital structure for the Co-operative, which received overwhelming support. “Emma is passionate about Fonterra and has had a long career with us, which began working at the local factory in her summer holidays and has spanned many different parts of the Co-operative.” Prior to her role as GM Capital Strategy, Emma was CEO of Agrigate, a JV between Fonterra and Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC), before the GM Responsible Dairying and roles in Brazil and Argentina where she developed the Co-operative’s export relationships and supply chain integration across Latin America. Emma has an MBA with first class honours from Massey University, a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Commerce from Victoria University of Wellington.
