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Now is the time to be proactive about managing facial eczema.
The government’s launch this week of a strategy for the future of farming will encourage farmers, says Federated Farmers president Katie Milne.
New Zealand feed manufacturers are lifting their game when it comes to quality and safety of their products.
The dairy and beef sectors have welcomed today’s launch of a shared sector-wide vision to be world leaders in the sustainable production of high-quality food and fibre.
The passing of the Farm Debt Mediation and NAIT laws last night shows the Government’s commitment to work alongside and help farmers, says Ag Minister Damien O’Connor.
OPINION: Farmers are change adaptive, we can make change for the better.
One of the country’s most promising young cattle judges is heading to the US to play professional rugby.
Kiwis ate a record seven million punnets of fresh locally-grown blueberries last season and are expected to eat even more this summer.
The Winchmore Research Station, Mid-Canterbury is coming back to life once again in the world of agricultural education.
A new report warns that a virus decimating parts of the global pork industry could spread to more countries next year.
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Most of the damage caused by facial eczema (FE) is subclinical (no obvious external signs) and goes unnoticed until it’s too late, comments Agritrade.
A big drop in sheep measles prevalence has occurred during the past 12 months.
For strong wool sheep, lice infection is a nuisance more than a hefty financial cost. But, for fine wool sheep the financial toll is much greater.
Dairy facial eczema (FE) can cost farmers at least $100,000 each year in lost milk production, a recent study has found.
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