Nice piece by Rod Drury. Priorities for recovery from Covid-19 must include infrastructure in water storage, accelerating clean energy, and broadband for rural and urban NZ. Also need to seriously re-activate hard hit SMEs with policies to incentivize investment and employment.

"Wattie's in desperate search for staff, record demand" "Coronavirus: Sanford still seeks fishing recruits" "20,000 workers needed at peak hort harvest" #employment opportunities amidst #COVID19 can showcase the value of food & fibre careers. Let's share those positive stories

In a sector of relatively high debt, increased environmental regulation and now #Covid19, how can the #Foodandfibre sector attract more #capital to grow and succeed? Read Charles Widdicombe's article here, or on the #FieldNotes app. linkedin.com/pulse/food-fib…

Thanks ⁦Fonterra⁩ and ⁦Miles Hurrell⁩ that’s excellent news👌

Ele Ludemann @987billco Dairy Women's Network Anne Lee DairyExptr @thefarmersdaughternz @JulesBenton2 Jones, Julia @RozMackenzie @RuralWomenNZ Farmher Bloggs Megan Hands Sally Rae Anna Nelson Joanna Greaves Deborah Rhodes Dr Nicole McDonald Lyndsey Smith 🐑🍁 @honestfoodie HotMummy Berry 🧢 @DairyCowQueen

In some good news, the NZX milk price forecast for 2020-21 has lifted 15 cents to $6.05/kg MS - still much lower than the current season but movement in the right direction for farmers.

Super super grateful for a thoughtful gift from our neighbours, absolutely love!!! Will definitely be a frequent customer... #feijoas #ellafeijoas #eatfresh #scrumptious #itsakiwithing #wellbeing #thisismanawatu #choosemanawatu

Our recent survey showed that Kiwis are keen to support farmers who are shifting to more sustainable farming by buying direct from the farm. Can more farmers take this opportunity? If you're doing it, what are the biggest rewards and challenges? Read more: tinyurl.com/openfarms

A privilege to co-author the second BNZ Future of Agribusiness report . 89% of our primary producers are excited by the opportunity to recharge the economy ...motivation for this level of adaptability - a positive mindset appears to be the crucial tool facebook.com/10655823608391…

Fabulous efforts today by the ACRE team encouraging collaboration to focus on Taiao, the key concept underpinning the Primary Sector Council vision. Thanks to Damien O'Connor Julian Raine Miriana Stephens for sharing their insights today, most appreciated Erica van Reenen

Absolutely in support, signing this literally takes 20 seconds...

We may have no sport but finally get some time in the garden #wormsdoingtheirthing #bluebirdday #sunontheback #grateful

A simple guide to 10 degree slopes when thinking about Intensive Winter Grazing...

If we don't say anything, nothing will ever change #kristinslight i.stuff.co.nz/national/healt…

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week (#mhawnz), a timely reminder to take a breath & slow down. There’s a lot happening in our sector, so it’s extra important to take care of yourself and your whānau. Need to talk? Text or ring 1737 or Rural Support Trust (0800 RURAL HELP).

A privilege to co-facilitate and graduate such a phenomenal group of Primary Sector ladies with Lindy Nelson #supportedgrowth #nextlevel AWDT

Congratulations Daniel Eb exciting times ahead, enjoy the experience and I’ll look forward to hearing your insights Nuffield NZ Farming Scholarships

Fantastic initiative - check it out. We spoke to some hosts last year receiving incredible feedback about the insights provided - connecting to the stories and building a greater appreciation of the sector

Check this episode out with Karen Williams

Just purchased my tickets - looking forward to a Cheeky Chat with Matt Chisholm who’s in the Mighty Manawatu the week 9-11 June? [email protected] for more information Richard Greaves