Breakthrough in Facial Eczema research offers hope for New Zealand farmers
A breakthrough in the understanding of Facial Eczema (FE) in livestock could bring New Zealand closer to reducing the disease’s impact.
LIC chairman Murray King has defended the $20 million bill for its transformation process.
King told a special general meeting in Hamilton today that the cost was “absolutely worthwhile”.
“It is a big number but it’s not just a fee to consultants: it has to be earned,’ he told the meeting.
The transformation cost is a one-off, he says.
The process looked at the business and recommended changes to make it more efficient.
The process was preceded by the cooperative being split into two parts: herd improvement and agri-tech.
The cooperative also ditched its $1 billion revenue target. “It was a poor choice on reflection,” King says.
Australian dairy farmers supplying Fonterra are getting an opening weighted average milk price of A$8.60/kgMS for the new season or around NZ$9.26/kgMS - NZ74c less than New Zealand suppliers, based on the current exchange rate.
Taranaki veterinarian Dr Rob Mills is the new president of New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA).
Input costs can make or break a season for farmers and electricity is one of the largest expenses.
Zespri says global sales for the 2024-25 season topped $5 billion on the back of strong demand and market returns.
Massey University is returning to the Fieldays with a future-focused, solution-driven theme, showcasing research that delivers practical advancements in agricultural efficiency, sustainability and longevity.
Newly appointed National Fieldays chief executive Richard Lindroos says his team is ready, excited and looking forward to delivering the four-day event next month.
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