PETA wants web cams in shearing sheds
Animal rights protest group PETA is calling for Agriculture Minister Todd McClay to introduce legislation which would make it mandatory to have live-streaming web cameras in all New Zealand shearing shed.
Two new herds will require further investigation as Hawke’s Bay battles a tuberculosis outbreak.
Despite the new herds being investigated, the number of herds under probe remains unchanged since last week thanks to two other herds having been cleared and investigations closed.
OSPRI reports that eight herds are currently infected with tuberculosis, including seven beef farms and one dairy farm.
For infected herds, two clear, whole herd tests six months apart are required to achieve clear status.
Hawke’s Bay’s tuberculosis response has seen 51,816 animals tested since 1 November 2019.
11 pre-movement tests have been completed and a further 25 pre-movement tests have been allocated to AsureQuality.
For more information go to www.ospri.co.nz/hawkes-bay
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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