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OPINION: When Covid-19 first arrived in New Zealand, PM Jacinda Ardern made great play of the fact that it would be the primary sector - and that means rural NZ - would be the saviour of the economy.

The Covid-19 vaccine roll-out did not suit rural people, according to the chair of Rural GP Network Dr Fiona Bolden.

A Covid outbreak on a supplier farm will not stop Fonterra from collecting milk, says chief executive Miles Hurrell.

Farmer co-operative LIC is reporting a busy breeding season despite Covid-19 restrictions all over the country.

NZ sheep and beef farmers will likely face different risks to their businesses in the coming years due to the Covid pandemic.

Securing MIQ spots remain the biggest hurdle to getting overseas workers for the dairy sector.

Get vaccinated - that's the message from the National Secretary of the Meat Workers Union to his members.

With the 90% double vaccinated target for all district health boards (DHBs) not expected to be met until mid-January, at current vaccination rates, pressure mounts with the continuing cancellations of A&P shows and field days.

Meat companies support Government plans for a clear and simplified risk assessment process to make Covid-19 vaccinations mandatory at their plants.

Farmer co-operative LIC says its search for a new chief executive has been impacted by current restrictions imposed by Covid-19.