TB slaughter levy for dairy jumps 75c/head
TB differential slaughter levy rates are changing with dairy animals paying $12.25/head, an increase of 75c from next month.
Beef + Lamb New Zealand farmer director Nicky Hyslop has been re-elected for another three-year term.
In the election as part of the 2022 annual meeting process, Timaru sheep, beef and arable farmer Nicky Hyslop received 4,113 votes, while opposing candidate Simon Davies from Milton received 2,250 - a winning margin of 1,863 - for the Central South Island region.
For 2022, two directors retired by rotation, in Central South Island and Western North Island;.
However, only one election was needed as incumbent Scott Gower was the only nomination received in Western North Island and he was re-elected unopposed.
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Sheep and beef farmers Matt and Kristin Churchward say using artificial intelligence (AI) to spread fertiliser on their sprawling 630ha farm is a game changer for their business.
Commercial fruit and vegetable growers are being encouraged to cast their votes in the Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) board directors' election.
A unique discovery by a Palmerston North science company, Biolumic, looks set to revolutionise the value and potential of ryegrass and the secret is the application of ultraviolet (UV) light.
A New Zealand company is redefining the global collagen game by turning New Zealand sheepskin into a world-class health product.
With further extreme weather on the way, ANZ Bank is encouraging farmers and business owners impacted by the recent extreme weather and flooding to seek support if they need it.
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