Dogs with parasites spread sheep measles
Whanganui has a higher than average prevalence of sheep measles
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Local Focus Special Report: The glyphosate debate reaches New Zealand
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Roundup wrangle: Glyphosate debate reaches NZ
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Whanganui farmers form catchment group
Whanganui farmers plan to act rather than wait for regulation
Government programme to help struggling farmers
Farmers pleased to see Govt funding initiative that would benefit rural communities.
Whistle blower accuses farmers of 'appalling' treatment of pregnant cows
The harvest of foetal bovine serum is the latest in a string of animal welfare issues.
Buy your milk at dairies, says Federated Farmers
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Fed Farmers: M. bovis fallout challenges continue
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Interim Fonterra CEO to farmer, sharemarket taste
Fonterra's choice of interim chief executive goes down well with farmers and market.
Question marks over science, agri creds at MPI's top table
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Federated Farmers: First female arable chair joins national board
Federated Farmers have welcomed a new board member.
Zero Carbon consultation brings methane into focus
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North Otago Fed Farmers section president has plans
Jared Ross is new chairman of North Otago Federated Farmers dairy section.
MPI moves to tell neighbours of M. bovis infection
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Packed meeting to hear facts and tips about cattle disease
Speakers inform farmers about disease progress, and ways to avoid it.
Rabbit numbers down 25 per cent, farmers unimpressed
Effectiveness of K5 virus in killing rabbits has failed to impress Federated Farmers.
Speakers on M. bovis at Whanganui seminar
Local and national speakers give information and ideas.
Researchers moot new way to treat methane
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M. bovis eradication cautiously welcomed
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Having New Zealand free of M. bovis could bring future opportunity
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