M. bovis levy awaits farmer approval
Dairy farmers could end up paying more for the Mycoplasma bovis eradication effort if they do not endorse DairyNZ’s proposed levy.
Thanks for helping — Editorial
Farmers are expected to finalise a Biosecurity Levy of 3.9c/kgMS this week.
Endorse M. bovis levy or pay more
Dairy farmers could end up paying more for the Mycoplasma bovis eradication effort if they do not endorse the proposed Biosecurity levy.
M. bovis levy to hit dairy farmers
Dairy farmers are being asked to approve a levy of up to 3.9 cents/kgMS over the next two seasons to pay their share of the Mycoplasma bovis eradication effort.
Government's $45m M. bovis bill
The Government has paid out $45 million compensation to farmers impacted by the Mycoplasma bovis disease.
Good news on M. bovis eradication
DairyNZ is welcoming a report confirming M. bovis eradication is likely achievable.
M. bovis levy more than expected
DairyNZ's proposed M. bovis levy of up to 3.9c/kgMS is a lot higher than some were expecting, says Federated Farmers dairy chair Chris Lewis.
M. bovis costs to add 3.9c/kgMS to levy
Dairy farmers are being asked to approve a levy of up to 3.9 cents/kgMS over the next two seasons to pay their share of the Mycoplasma bovis eradication effort.
Human cost of M. bovis to be scrutinised
The Mycoplasma bovis outbreak has imposed a human cost on the farmers affected and a ripple effect into their wider communities.
Ban sheep semen imports — breeders
A group of sheep breeders are calling on MPI to reverse the 2016 relaxation of the rules on importation of sheep and goat germplasm.