For New Zealand to have a competitive edge in world markets it must retain and promote its position as leader in animal welfare, says new Associate Minister of Agriculture, Meka Whaitiri

Federated Farmers president Katie Milne says farmers’ problems in complying with NAIT (National Animal Identification and Tracing) have slowed the response to Mycoplasma bovis. 

The leader of the team that cracked the kiwifruit’s PSA problem says a hunch on how to deal with the outbreak paid off. 

The rules on waste disposal by farmers and growers are changing: the traditional options of burning and burying are no longer allowed. 

The number of dairy farms with confirmed infections of Mycoplasma bovis is creeping up as the national milk-sampling programme continues nationwide.

An expert in data management in the meat industry is calling for a fundamental change in the technology used in the NAIT (National Animal Identification and Tracing) system.

Maize is a vital crop that consumes a lot of farmers’ time and money, says DairyNZ.

Christmas and the ensuing holiday season may seem like a long time ago, as we race into February, but for many overseas visitors, the holiday is just beginning.

Provisions to manage Fonterra’s dominant position in New Zealand’s dairy markets will not expire at the end of May.

Fonterra is rolling out its Farm Source farmer advisory initiative in Australia.