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Volume Ten I June 8th, 2020 I email: agined@globalHQ.co.nz I www.farmersweekly.co.nz
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1 All farmers need water sources and storage capability. What sorts of water sources and storage do farms have? 2 Take a picture of your water sources (streams, rivers, dams etc), or draw us a picture! 3 Share them on our Facebook page or email to agined@globalhq.co.nz
Have a go: 1 Go to www.farmersweekly.co.nz 2 Find and watch the OnFarm Story of David and Rebekah Kelly, “A great opportunity to change” and read the accompanying article “Kellys keep balance and belief”. 3 Where is the Kellys farm located? 4 What significant natural event affected the Kellys in 2016?
STRETCH YOURSELF: 1 The government has just released updated Freshwater acts and regulations. What do these mean for most farmers and agriculturalists? 2 Do you think that these regulations are too far reaching, about right, or do not go far enough? 3 What do you see as the problems with the current policies? Or on the flip side what are the positives of the regulations? 4 Send us your response to agined@globalhq.co.nz
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1 Dave enjoys debating about many topics, including Carbon Sequestration. Why is this a hot topic currently? 2 What are Dave and Rebekah’s ideas on Carbon Sequestration?
Max Wigley gathers a bounty following drought breaking rain in the north
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1 Go to the AgriHQ Market Snapshot page 2 What is this week’s North Island steer price? 3 Is this better or worse than last week? Average North Island 35kg store male lamb
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STRETCH YOURSELF: 1 Have a look at the Average North Island 35kg store male lamb graph 2 What has a tightening supply of available lambs, and the reopening of saleyards done to prices in recent weeks? Discuss this with your parents or teacher. 3 The NZ flock size continues to shrink each year, can you think of any reasons for this?
FILL YA BOOTS: 1 June 1st marked the new 2020/2021 season for dairy farmers across the country. What challenges did dairy farmers face last season (2019/2020)? 2 Can you name three dairy manufacturers in New Zealand? Send your response to agined@globalhq.co.nz
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