Free speech
OPINION: The Free Speech Union is taking this one too far.
OPINION: Credit where due, NZ Herald at least reported that agricultural leadership had pitched in to do its bit.
OPINION: Media bias against farming isn’t new in this country, but the level of ignorance among journalists is off the charts these days.
OPINION: The united and unprecedented stand taken last week at Parliament was historic.
More European dairy farmers are choosing to put their cows outdoors to graze.
A Northland farmer (62) has been fined $5000 and banned from owning more than 70 cows for two years after being found guilty of animal welfare offences.
PGG Wrightson says the recent sale of a Lower Waitaki dairy farm for $8.35 million could “re-ignite” the market for dairy property.
Rodents are copping it on an 8ha bush block on a farm owned by BEL Group near Waipukurau, central Hawke’s Bay.
The 2.7% jump in last week’s Global Dairy Trade overall price index – with a 3.6% bounce in whole milk powder – was a surprise, economists agree.
New Zealand's only organic dairy cooperative is ready for its next phase of product development and growth.
With exports of animal or animal products valued at $28.6 billion (year to June 2018), MPI says New Zealand needs high animal welfare standards to protect our reputation worldwide.
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Bobby calves are showing up at processors in much better condition than before 2016 when the new handling rules took effect.
Fonterra says it will not install any more coal boilers or increase its capacity to burn coal.
He Waka Eke Noa (Our Future in Our Hands) is the agri sector’s blueprint and commitment to dealing with climate change.
Fonterra says the 2050 methane target should be based on “official scientific advice”.
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