The CountryAnother 1000 cattle to be culled as disease spreadsAnother 1000 cattle on a newly identified infected Waimate property will be culled.15 Nov 08:05 PM
The CountryMycoplasma bovis found on another farmThe cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis has been found on another farm in the South Island.14 Nov 11:27 PM
The CountryListen: DairyNZ's Dr Tim Mackle on MPI handling of mycoplasma bovis outbreakDr Tim Mackle on mycoplasma bovis and New Zealand biosecurity.10 Nov 06:30 PM
The CountryToxin warning for Manukau Harbour shellfishShellfish toxins on the North Island's west coast have risen significantly, officials say.09 Nov 07:06 AM
The CountryMycoplasma bovis: controls put on two more propertiesTwo additional properties in the Waimate district placed under movement controls by MPI.09 Nov 12:05 AM
The CountryAgriculture seen as natural fit for Damien O'ConnorLabour, New Zealand First and Green parties committed to ''agricultural sustainability''.08 Nov 11:36 PM
The CountryNo sign of bonamia in wild oyster populationRecent tests of a wild oyster fishery in Bluff show no signs of Bonamia ostreae parasite.31 Oct 10:23 PM
The CountryBull buyers frightened off by Mycoplasma bovis misinformationMisinformation is preventing South Canterbury farmers from selling their bulls.26 Oct 10:19 PM
The CountryWarning at bovis meeting about intensive farmingMPI says intensive farming of housed livestock could pose difficulties for animal health.26 Oct 10:07 PM
The CountryMycoplasma bovis cull 'excruciating time' for farmersSouth Canterbury Rural Support Trust says "Step out of your gumboots and into theirs.''26 Oct 09:48 PM
The CountryBuyer - and seller - bewareAn increase in the illegal selling of seafood via Facebook has prompted warnings.25 Oct 08:30 PM
The CountryRay Geor: We all want cleaner waterwaysClean rivers and a thriving agriculture industry are not mutually exclusive.18 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryMore than just putting out firesFire and Emergency Rotorua expects non-fire callouts will continue to climb.15 Oct 07:16 PM
The Country4000 cattle to be culled on five farms4000 cattle to be culled on 5 properties infected with Mycoplasma bovis.12 Oct 02:34 AM
The CountryStock trader fined for transporting sick goatsThe goats had a range of illnesses including one which had exposed tendons, says the MPI.11 Oct 02:24 AM
The CountryInvestigations as typhoid-like cases peakHuman faecal contamination thought to be culprit of September outbreak.10 Oct 06:00 PM
The CountryDeveloper admits disturbing riverbedGraham Lee admitted to charges of disturbing a riverbed and reclamation of a river bed.04 Oct 08:55 PM
The CountryRare shellfish: Men fined $500 eachTwo men have been fined for taking toheroa from 90 Mile Beach.29 Sep 05:00 AM
The CountryAfter milestone events, what next for WCO?Suggestions for Ngaruroro to be shown off via plane, boat, and car for WCO.26 Sep 07:00 PM
The CountryListen: Nathan Guy says National will stand up for farmersThe Minister for Primary Industries talks positivity and politics on today's show.20 Sep 03:40 AM
The CountryListen: Does James Shaw want to be Minister for Primary Industries?The Green Party leader his comment just sort of slipped out in a recent interview.14 Sep 02:52 AM
The CountrySleepless nights for farmer over raw milk scareCampylobacter scare gives Hawea Flat dairy farmer sleepless nights.06 Sep 10:15 PM
The CountryListen: Is MPI being fair to beef farmers?Nathan Guy defends MPI & denies beef farmers are becoming lepers due to M Bovis outbreak.06 Sep 02:44 AM
The CountryHunting origin of kiwifruit-killing diseaseNew lineages of kiwifruit-killing disease Psa could emerge in the future, researcher says.05 Sep 12:31 AM
The CountryRaw milk 'might contain listeria'People concerned after consuming the affected milk are urged to contact a doctor.01 Sep 12:08 AM
The CountryNew mycoplasma bovis infections 'entirely expected pattern'"These detections are evidence of the programme working, not of unexpected disease spread"30 Aug 03:28 AM
The CountryListen: MPI - mycoplasma bovis spread under controlMPI's response coordinator believes mycoplasma bovis outbreak can be contained.30 Aug 01:55 AM
The CountryManuka honey brings new opportunities for landownersManuka honey processors are optimistically looking forward to spring time.29 Aug 03:30 AM
The CountryClues to mycoplasma bovis spreadSouth Canterbury farmer fears mycoplasma bovis might also be present further north.23 Aug 08:48 PM
The CountryThird farm suspected to have mycoplasma bovisSouth Island farm is suspected to have the cattle disease mycoplasma bovis.22 Aug 11:03 PM
The CountryCattle disease suspected on third farmA third South Island farm is suspected to have the cattle disease mycoplasma bovis.22 Aug 11:00 PM
The CountryTasered goat case costs almost $25k so farTasering a goat is an expensive affair.21 Aug 10:22 PM
The CountryConfidence mycoplasma bovis outbreak containedExperts ''pretty confident'' M bovis outbreak contained to two South Canterbury farms.17 Aug 04:16 AM
The CountryIrrigators question water tax exemptionsWhy are power companies exempted from Labour's water tax?16 Aug 04:19 AM
