Call for rural health to be part of review
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Mokotua farmer looking after Dairy Women in the South
A Mokotua woman is now the Dairy Women's Network southern regional leader.
Negative comment undervalues agri-food industry
NZ's agriculture industry should be respected, says KPMG.
KPMG at Fieldays: More effort needed to meet water goals
KPMG is drawing attention to water treatment at Fieldays with a new agriculture agenda.
MPI report: Farm exports growing
Farms have been showing strong growth this year, according to an MPI report.
WoolOn tickets go on sale for Alexandra show
Tickets for Alexandra's WoolOn creative fashion event go on sale today.
Frank Griffin: Mycoplasma bovis infected cattle bring opportunity to study
It's not possible to control Mycoplasma bovis if an eradication attempt fails, says expert
Mycoplasma bovis will affect us all
Opinion: The impact of mycoplasma bovis has been huge, writes Mischa Clouston.
Fossil Creek angus sale brings solid prices
A top price of $18,500 was achieved at last week's Fossil Creek Angus sale in North Otago.
Reward offered after prize bull shot near Cromwell
A Central Otago farmer is offering a $1000 reward for info after a prize bull was shot.
Dunback farm ute roll victim named
The man who died when his ute rolled near Dunback has been named as Craig Porter.
High demand for Central Otago cherry orchards
Demand for cherry orchards now a significant feature of the Central Otago property market.
Final sheep sale held at Allanton saleyards
Central Otago's Allanton stock sale ended yesterday after going for over a century.
One-off costs hurt poultry producer Tegel
One-off costs have impacted Tegal's bottom line this financial year.
Silver Fern Farms seek input on changes to board
Silver Fern Farms seek shareholder feedback for potential changes to the board.
Rabbit numbers down 25 per cent, farmers unimpressed
Effectiveness of K5 virus in killing rabbits has failed to impress Federated Farmers.
Cromwell police investigate dead $12k bull
Cromwell police are investigating the death of a bull in mysterious circumstances.
'Certainty' around mycoplasma bovis eradication expedites progress
Good progress is being made to eradicate mycoplasma bovis says Damien O'Connor.
Canterbury farmer steps up to shear at Golden Fleece event
A North Canterbury farmer stepped up to the plate after a blade shearer fell ill.
Truck tips near Oamaru, spilling produce
A truck overturned near Oamaru, spilling its load over the street.
Profitable new dairy season expected: Rabobank
Opening forecasts for the dairy season are pointing towards another profitable year.
Good Farming water action plan welcomed
The Good Farming Practice Action Plan for Water Quality has been welcomed by farmers.
NZ trade envoy recommends eradication for mycoplasma bovis
A trade envoy says Mycoplasma bovis is more serious than reports have so far indicated.
Changes on board of NZ Young Farmers
Sharon Angus will join the board of NZ Young Farmers now Terry Copeland has departed.
Work at Ravensdown's helm 'incredibly fulfilling'
The boss of Ravensdown is pleased the Government is investing more money on biosecurity.
Economists concerned by risks of mycoplasma bovis
Economic risks associated with Mycoplasma bovis are rising, say experts.
Tahi Ngatahi aims to improve woolshed work
Tahi Ngatahi is a new programme aimed at educating and developing woolhandling skills.
Forestry growers' views sought on pest response levy
The forestry industry seeks views on implementing a pest response levy.
'Rural proofing lens' to be discussed at Mystery Creek Fieldays
Rural Communities minister Damien O'Connor will discuss 'rural proofing lens' at Fieldays.
Equine Sweets NZ proves winner for horse enthusiasts
Equine Sweets NZ has over 11,000 followers on Instagram and ships sweet treats all over NZ
Central Otago Winter feed contest raises $70,000
About 250 people gathered for the Central Otago Winter Feed Competition in Alexandra.
Federated Farmers: Terry Copeland signs on as CEO
Former Young Farmers CEO Terry Copeland is moving on to federated Farmers.
Bill English appointed Wakitapu Wildlife Trust patron
Sir William English is the new patron of Queenstown's Wakatipu Wildlife Trust.
Farmers need to fight the Southland Water and Land Plan, Feds say
Federated Farmers: Farmers need to be prepared to fight for their livelihoods