Lincoln University farm sticking with grass after beet trial
The Lincoln University Dairy Farm is sticking with grass this winter.
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Listen: Sir John Kirwan's advice for under-pressure farmers
Sir John Kirwan has some advice for farmers struggling with the pressures of rural life.
Central Taranaki Young Farmers Club go pink for breast cancer
Central Taranaki Young Farmers Club have gone pink for a good cause.
Shellfish off menu in Bay of Islands over potentially deadly toxin
Warning not to take potentially deadly shellfish from Bay of Islands
Role of rural rescues highlighted in Westpac Chopper Appeal
This year's Westpac Chopper Appeal is focusing on rural rescues.
Bacterial cattle disease mycoplasma bovis edging closer to Bay of Plenty
Mycoplasma bovis is spreading throughout the country – are local farmers worried?
Mycoplasma bovis found on Waikato farm
Mycoplasma bovis has been confirmed in the Cambridge area.
Vet: Cow hoof - Where the pedal (bone) meets metal
When a cow becomes lame, this is often because of historic trauma to the foot.
Makuri farmers meet to discuss Mycoplasma Bovis
Makuri farmers were called together last Tuesday to discuss the impact of mycoplasma bovis
Central Otago farmer urges quad rollover protection
Quad bike safety needs to be a focus for farmers, says Hillend farmer Douglas Jack.
Lakes District Air Rescue Trust to continue
Trust still going despite not bidding for South Island-wide rescue helicopter contract.
Elementary animal health
Whanganui's Vitapower explores new global opportunities with trace elements now in the mix
OSPRI: NAIT tags needed for stock on Moving Day
NAIT tags new requirement to reduce the risk of disease and contamination.
Mycoplasma bovis outbreak cost recovery 'work in progress'
Who will pay for what is the latest talking point in the Mycoplasma bovis outbreak.
Vet: Fodder beet overuse may cause health concerns
A Canterbury vet is concerned at the overuse of fodder beet in feeds for stock.
Mycoplasma Bovis found on Pahiatua farm
Cattle on a farm in Pahiatua are showing signs of mycoplasma bovis.
Tararua embraces new doctors
Worldwide recruitment pays off for Tararua Health Group and patients.
Rarotonga ... with a layoff in Whanganui
Mobile health clinic for Rarotonga will visit Whanganui on its way to the island.
Rural churches provide voice for small communities
Rural churches are "a voice for voiceless", a conference has been told.
'Mycoplasma bovis' cases still rising
Many of the New Zealand farms infected with Mycoplasma bovis appear connected.
Federated Farmers back calls to save chopper services
Federated Farmers is backing calls to stop the axing of rescue helicopter services.
Mycoplasma bovis: Stop nose-to-nose cow contacts
Keep your cows from touching neighbouring cows to avoid spread of mycoplasma bovis.
Petition to save Rural Health Alliance launched
Barbara Kuriger launched an online petition to save Rural Health Alliance Aotearoa NZ.
'Dad could die' if landline not fixed, say family
The man and his family say fixing the faulty landline is a matter of life or death.
Nurses could be solution to rural health services crisis
Research shows nurses could be a cost-effective solution for rural health care crisis.
Workers detail breathing difficulties during ammonia leak
Details of the ammonia leak have emerged after an Official Information Act request.
Dr Mearns prescribes change
GP Dr Douglas Mearns ends general practice career at the Kaitaia Health Centre on Friday.
Rabbit K5 virus taking hold in Otago, says ORC
The rabbit virus K5 has started to take hold in the Otago region.
Rural GP issues laid out for Minister of Health
Rural health issues outlined to Minister of Health, David Clark, last week.
TB test requirements reduced for herds
New Zealand's TB free programme is reducing testing requirements for cattle and deer.
Listen: Rural health group's funding bid 'chicken feed'
RHAANZ CEO Michelle Thompson says organisation needs $600,000.
Rural health group urgently seeks funding
The eroding of services for rural communities has to stop, says RHAANZ.
Fed Farmers: Tighter controls needed in M. bovis fight
M. bovis should be treated like Tb, with regular testing and culling of infected stock.
Rural health failure: RHAANZ to shut down if not funded
RHAANZ to shut down if funding not received by the government.