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It seems that the integrity of animal tracking system NAIT is under growing attack from farmers.
The recent call by the Ministry of Primary Industries for farmers to re-register on NAIT has opened a can of worms.
When farmers try to re-register online, they are either told they can’t update details and/or to call the NAIT office -- where no one is picking up the phone. Some are also told their addresses are wrong.
Bay of Plenty dairy farmer Darryl Jensen rears calves and sees farm biosecurity as a necessity. For effective traceability and disease management he operates a ‘closed farm system’ along with a beef farmer and grazier
The Government's proposal to take ownership of all animal traceability core data is being rejected by key primary sector organisations, including Fonterra.
Sheep farmers could be joining the National Animal Identification and Traceability (NAIT) scheme within 18 months.
Farmers say they recognise they have ultimate responsibility of stock traceability, and want the National Animal Identification and Traceability system (NAIT) to work.
It will be up to farmers to report problems with tags as a push begins to improve livestock ID and tracing standards, says OSPRI.
The Government is backing a project that could substantially reduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions from cattle.
As we struggle to fathom how we ended up in the throes of a measles outbreak again, we’re reminded of the importance of vaccinations to protect us from life-threatening diseases.
Farmers and global markets can depend on OSPRI, explains chief executive Steve Stuart.
A new strategy is in place for the upcoming Effluent and Environment Expo in Waikato.
The next era of farming will start with taking full advantage of data, says LIC chief executive Wayne McNee.
Taranaki ‘people power’ is modelling how all Kiwis should get out there and do stuff, says the regional council.