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The opposition is throwing its support behind the Government’s decision to move the country towards Level 4 of the Covid-19 alert system over the next 48 hours.

New Zealand is heading for an unprecedented shutdown.

Global dairy prices fell for the fourth consecutive time at the Global Dairy Trade auction last week.

Animal medicines and crop protection lobby group, Agcarm wants the Government to extend its COVID-19 support to the farming community for maintaining essential food supplies.

The New Zealand Veterinary Association has some advice for animal owners amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Forest Owners Association (FOA) says it’s working closely with the Government on its $28m relief package for Gisborne forestry workers.

South Canterbury milk processor Oceania Dairy Ltd is issuing measures to keep staff well and the factory running in the face of rising demand from China.

Despite a decline in half-year profit, Synlait is assuring shareholders it will regain shareholder value. 

The Government is spending $28 million to redeploy almost 300 forestry workers.

Independent milk processor Synlait says Covid-19 has so far had no impact on its financial performance, however the processor remains greatly concerned.