A step too far
OPINION: For years, the ironically named Dr Mike Joy has used his position at Victoria University to wage an activist-style…
RUNNING DEER alongside sheep and cattle is a challenge the managers of Anawai monitor farm are determined to surmount.
ON SATURDAY mornings you won’t find Brian and Rae Doughty at their farm. Rather they will be busy at their stall at the Whanganui farmers’ market at a picturesque setting on the banks of the Whanganui River.
THE RECENT rain and cold snap has reduced the risk of facial eczema, says AsureQuality’s national co-coordinator for FE, Leo Cooney.
TBFREE NEW Zealand is planning an aerial drop of 1080 this winter in Waipunga, near the Taupo-Napier highway.
A POWERFUL and fun utility capable of handling just about any chore: that’s how distributor Bruce Henderson describes the Landmaster range of vehicles.
A GREAT thing about New Zealand is our being surrounded by ocean, isolated from most pest and diseases, avoiding conflict with neighbouring countries, and having a buoyant economy, a fair society and stable governance.
HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS now account for 8% of New Zealand's total merchandise exports, according to the latest edition of the industry publication Fresh Facts.
SUPPLIERS TO meat processor and exporter Alliance Group will gather in Queenstown this month to hear of the latest developments, innovations and trends in the red meat sector.
AUSTRALIA AND NEW Zealand have agreed to work together to prepare for the unlikely event of a foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in either country.
Westland Milk Products says it is registered to export dairy products including infant formula milk powder to China.
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The final judging is underway to determine the winners in the 2014 New Zealand dairy award winners.
The New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) is appealing to all New Zealand communities to work together with veterinarians to ensure all antimicrobials are used wisely.
AUSTRALIAN PRIME Minister Tony Abbott last week hailed his week-long North Asian tour a success, but farmers are unimpressed.
MOVE ASIDE vegetarians, here come ‘bettertarians’ – Australian livestock farmers with a concept for helping consumers make better-informed food choices.
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