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OPINION: The Free Speech Union is taking this one too far.
The Bovine Tuberculosis Pest Management Plan is under review and farmers are urged to have their say.
Fonterra is again calling for applications by its farmers to lock in a guaranteed milk price (GMP) for the season.
Smaller Milk and Supply Herds (SMASH) will open its annual conference in mid-June, hosted by Northland, Taranaki and Waikato.
DairyNZ is throwing its support behind farmers suffering from the downturn in milk prices.
Federated Farmers president William Rolleston, himself a doctor, is full of praise for the Farmstrong initiative, saying it’s great to see the approach to mental health being treated in such a positive way.
FMG insurance chief executive Chris Black says while farmers have plans and systems in place to manage their land, stock and machinery, they generally lack a plan for their own personal wellbeing.
New guides for migrant dairy workers and their employers have been re-released by the Government.
A leading dairy farm consultant says he’s worried that this season’s low milk price will tip some young innovative dairy farmers out of the industry.
Fonterra is expecting milk production worldwide to slow as the low price makes it unsustainable to milk cows.
New research from Lincoln University suggests biowaste can be used on former pine plantations to generate big economic returns.
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Heading for the National Fieldays this week? Depending on which day you turn up at the biggest agricultural event of the southern hemisphere, you may need a brolly and a pair of gumboots.
With calving time approaching, SealesWinslow has teamed up with the Dairy Women’s Network and celebrity chef Michael Van de Elzen to ensure both calves and carers get the best nutrition.
The weakening New Zealand dollar coupled with exporter pressure to meet shipping requirements and limited supply continues to underpin the wool market, says NZWSI.
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