Monthly ArchivesDecember 2012

Hot on the heels of Federated Farmers announcement last week about its role as Business Manager for the Agrecovery Foundation, another organisation in pastoral farming, Beef + Lamb New Zealand, is ramping up support for the Agrecovery rural recycling programme. Beef + Lamb General Manager Farm, Richard Wakelin says our clean-green image and reputation is at stake every day. He says the goalposts are continually shifting, with consumers increasingly concerned about animal welfare and how goods are produced. With this in mind, the organisation is supporting the Agrecovery Rural Recycling programme in its drive to encourage more farmers to recycle their farm plastics. “Beef + Lamb New Zealand is right behind Agrecovery because it’s a perfect fit with good management ...

Source: Federated Farmers 4th December 2012 The uptake of on-farm recycling has received a major boost with Federated Farmers and the Agrecovery Foundation, actively joining forces to increase farmer involvement in the Agrecovery recycling programme. “Federated Farmers stands for profitable sustainable farming. This is a serious advancement that will improve New Zealand farming’s environmental footprint,” says Conor English, Federated Farmers Chief Executive. “Federated Farmers new role is as ‘Business Manager’ for the Foundation. This role was previously held by Horticulture NZ but Agrecovery has increased its scope. “The Agrecovery Foundation provides farmers and horticulturalists with an environmentally appropriate way to dispose of unwanted chemicals and containers, silage wrap and even, crop protection netting. “Each year, more than ten million litres ...