News from the rural farming sector It's peak season for many contractors at the moment, as arable farmers prepare the ground for planting. But wet weather across the Waikato, Manawatu and Wairarapa means many are unable to work. Australia has signalled it might join the global effort to cut methane emissions by 30 per cent before the turn of the decade, but has ruled out following New Zealand's lead of taxing on farm emissions. And just lastly if you have the skills and knowhow to run a 17th century Dutch-style windmill to grind wheat for bread, then Foxton needs you!