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Multiple levies irk farmers

With the transition of the Mycoplasma bovis programme to a National Pest Management Plan, the number of biosecurity levies farmers pay will increase to seven.

In its submission on proposed amendments to the Biosecurity Act, DairyNZ says its levy-paying members invested more than $60 million across the biosecurity system last year, through multiple biosecurity levies across several entities and legislative frameworks to collect this funding.

136 submissions on proposed biosecurity law changes

A strong biosecurity system is critical to protect the future of NZ farming.

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has received 136 submissions on proposed amendments to the Biosecurity Act.

Global beef supply to shrink

RaboResearch senior agricultural analyst Jen Corkran says the outlook for NZ beef returns is optimistic.

Global beef supply will contract this year for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic, according to Rabobank.

Visa changes to ease pressure on farmers

Richard McIntyre, Federated Farmers, says the visa reforms will ensure farmers have access to the staff they need to run their businesses.

Changes to migrant visa settings announced last month should take a lot of pressure off farmers in the new season, says Federated Farmers immigration spokesman Richard McIntyre.

Fruit fly anxiety

Mike Inglis, Biosecurity New Zealand commissioner, north, says about 150 staff are working on the response.

Horticulture New Zealand says an outbreak of fruit fly could have significant impacts for the horticulture sector.

Fair legislation requires good process

OPINION: Just before Christmas, Government introduced a Gene Technology Bill that will have a big impact on farmers, our industry and our position in the international marketplace.

'Give hunters a say on conservation' - ACT

The ACT Party has introduced legislation that would allow for two hunting representatives on the Conservation Authority.

ACT Party conservation spokesperson Cameron Luxton is calling for legislation that would ensure hunters and fishers have representation on the Conservation Authority.

New Zealand Merino Company to investigate PETA claims

The New Zealand Merino Company says it does not tolerate breaches of animal welfare guidelines.

The New Zealand Merino Company (NZM) says it will investigate claims of animal cruelty made by animal rights group PETA.

Farmer honoured with New Zealand Order of Merit

Hauraki Coromandel farmer Keith Trembath was recently awarded the title of Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit (MNZM) in recognition of his contributions to public service, agriculture, and education.