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MIA!
OPINION: While your old mate was not surprised by the Government's decision to impose a ban on the live cattle exports, as it has previous form in pushing anti-farm policies.
Strong voice needed
North Otago farmer Jane Smith believes continual appeasement to government by industry-good bodies is not serving the sector well and it's time for a mega-merger of primary sector advocacy groups.
Do more on climate change - Shaw
Climate Change Minister James Shaw says New Zealand dairy is the world's lowest greenhouse gas emitter but that's not good enough.
Breed mastitis out of your herd
CRV is encouraging dairy farmers to carefully consider the bulls they select for mating this season to help them address ongoing herd health issues like mastitis and reduce the need for antibiotics.
A focus on pasture resilience
Pasture resilience will be the key theme of this year's Pasture Symposium, which is being held in the Waikato during May.
Farmers' Forum coming
DairyNZ says next month's Farmers' Forum will provide farmers with insights into practical solutions to help farmers sustain on-farm success.
Passion for dairy
Nothing to hide, everything to gain for farmers
Southland's Jon Pemberton is pleased to be part of a water quality and greenhouse gases project that’ll benefit all farmers.
Farms face financial ruin
Farmers are warning that some of the proposals in the Climate Change Commission draft advice to the Government will result in financial losses for many.
Farmer pinged for multiple employment law breaches
A South Canterbury dairy farmer has been fined $30,000 for breaching employment entitlements of 24 workers.