No significant drop in rabbits seen yet
Farmers are saying they have seen no evidence of the impact of the virus.
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Mycoplasma bovis: Call to support those affected
"You would never, ever want to go through what we've seen these farmers go through."
Mycoplasma bovis: Doubt over eradication
Top Federated Farmers manager says the pain of trying to get rid of M. bovis not worth it.
Whanganui farmers on alert for cattle disease
Farmers asked to watch out for new disease, and keep identification tags up to date.
Car import costs a side-risk to greener economy - report
Report shows ''major changes will be needed," commission chair Murray Sherwin says.
Farmer research highlights hill country risks and opportunities
Farmers share stories on hill country development experiences in anonymous survey.
Farmers fear impacts of water limits
Interim measures to manage water in the Bay has drawn criticism from farmers.
Don't put 5G ahead of reliable rural mobile network
Fed Farmers VP Andrew Hoggard says don't put woeful rural coverage on the back-burner.
Departing chief has taken Fonterra forward
Theo Spiering has been good for Fonterra, local dairy farmers say.
Fed Farmers N. Canterbury president to step down
Lynda Murchison to step down after nearly four years leading Fed Farmers in N Canterbury.
CHB farmers urged to develop environment management plans
CHB farmers are being urged to get environment management plans sorted soon.
Staffing, fall in optimism top farmer issues
Farmer optimism has fallen for the first time in two years.
MPI urged to stand firm on hitchhiking stink bugs
MPI is working to keep the brown marmorated stink bug from New Zealand shores.
Momentum grows in understanding of farming, farmers
Katie Milne says people are beginning to realise how amazing farmers are.
Japanese shipment full of 'stink bugs' a biosecurity risk
A shipment found to be carrying stink bugs has been deemed a biosecurity risk to NZ.
Is this the year NZ's water war simmers?
The war over water hit boiling point amid 2017's election. Will 2018 see tensions simmer?
Motion-sensor cameras on farms
Farmers are turning to hunting technology to protect stock from thieves.
Debt puts the squeeze on farmers
Dairy farmers under pressure to pay back bank support during milk price downturn.
Events throughout Otago to offer advice for farmers
Events to help farmers coping with drought conditions scheduled throughout Otago.
Worries over winter food supply for stock
Ruapehu/Wanganui Rural Support Trust "quietly" working with six landowners.
Farmers recall Jim Anderton's effectiveness as Minister of Agriculture
Farmers will remember Jim Anderton as a pragmatist who got things done.
Busy meatworks boost economy
South Canterbury freezing works at capacity, providing pre-Christmas boost for the region.
Government taken to task over mining permits
Greenpeace says Govt's plans could undermine new Climate Commission before it gets started
MPI: M. bovis farms 'not good news'
"Really disappointing" but not totally unexpected that new farms are infected.
Northland dairy farmers may lose over $31m
The Northland dairy sector is poised to lose $13.5m due to the lower forecast price.
Listen: Federated Farmers frustrated with Fonterra critics
Vice President of Federated Farmers on the $183 million Fonterra payout to Danone.
Synlait's Penno stepping down in 'orderly transition'
Synlait Milk co-founder John Penno will step down as CEO of the company in next 12 months.
Perley: Fed Farmers need radical thinking
Traditional mindset at risk because discerning markets want safe, quality food.
Farmers challenge Invercargill City Council's stormwater permit
Farmers joined forces to appeal Invercargill City Council's stormwater discharge permit.
Taranaki workshop aims to prevent dairy progression heartache
'Take Time Before You Sign' is being run in Inglewood on November 30th.
Business leaders, exporters and farmers upbeat about TPP deal
"This is a great outcome for not just the primary sector but all New Zealanders."
Federated Farmers: Seeking mandate to join biosecurity GIA
Federated Farmers considers joining the GIA the right thing to do.
Future supply of NZ fruit, vegetables in jeopardy
Report says NZ may be unable to feed population with domestically grown produce in future.
Federated Farmers Letter: Why blaming farmers doesn't hold water
Water is being discussed across the country, but without solutions.