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THE INDUSTRY-LED working group looking at the issues with swedes affecting dairy cattle in Southland says a key priority will be developing clear and agreed advice for farmers.
YACHTS ARRIVING in Northland from overseas this season will face greater biosecurity scrutiny, says the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI).
LANDCORP FARMING Ltd is now sole owner of livestock genetics business, Focus Genetics, after it acquired the remaining 33% shareholding from Rissington Breedline.
A CROSS-SECTOR industry-led working group is coming together to co-ordinate research and advice to farmers following an issue with swedes affecting dairy cattle this season.
BEEF + LAMB New Zealand has outlined what it sees as the policy priorities for the incoming government.
SOUTHLAND FARMERS are being advised to keep a close watch on cows that have been grazing or are grazing on swede crops after reports of illness, and in some cases death, on dairy farms.
RURAL WOMEN New Zealand welcomes news that a proposed settlement has been agreed that will lead to home support workers being paid mileage and wages for the time they spend travelling between clients.
COWS THAT have become ill, with some dying, after grazing on swede crops has seen veterinarians in Southland practices at the forefront of dealing with this animal health issue.
A REPORT produced by Gordon Stephenson trophy-winners Craige and Roz Mackenzie gives a fascinating insight into South American agriculture, says Simon Saunders, acting chair of the NZ Farm Environment (NZFE) Trust.
TURNERS & GROWERS have announced a significant joint venture with Unifrutti, with the two companies investing in the development of prime agricultural land in Piura, Peru.
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BLAKE HOLGATE has been appointed as Rabobank New Zealand's environmental sustainability specialist.
AN ALOE vera and manuka stock supplement is helping a Northland herd stay healthier says its Dargaville owner.
VOTING FOR the Wool Levy Referendum has opened with voting papers sent to all New Zealand sheep farmers yesterday.
FEDERATED FARMERS is asking whoever forms the next government for an additional $600 million investment into science research and innovation over the next three years.
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