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Records kept up-to-date — Interview
Closer ties between farmers strengthen traceability
Better communication between dairy and beef farmers can strengthen animal traceability and disease management, claims a Bay of Plenty farmer.
New laws show Govt backing farmers — O’Connor
The passing of the Farm Debt Mediation and NAIT laws last night shows the Government’s commitment to work alongside and help farmers, says Ag Minister Damien O’Connor.
NAIT ‘given the finger’ – Minister
Primary industry “gave the finger” to attempts to overhaul the original NAIT scheme, Biosecurity Minister Damien O’Connor says.
NAIT helps breeder manage bulls
NAIT keeps NZ produce tops – farmer
If you’re selling or leasing bulls this spring, understand the risks and know the animal’s history of movements and health, says Manawatu beef farmer Richard Morrison.
On-farm biosecurity a strict necessity
Bay of Plenty dairy farmer Darryl Jensen rears calves and sees farm biosecurity as a necessity. For effective traceability and disease management he operates a ‘closed farm system’ along with a beef farmer and grazier
Opposition to NAIT data grab
The Government's proposal to take ownership of all animal traceability core data is being rejected by key primary sector organisations, including Fonterra.
Sheep set to join NAIT?
Sheep farmers could be joining the National Animal Identification and Traceability (NAIT) scheme within 18 months.
Farmers want NAIT to work
Farmers say they recognise they have ultimate responsibility of stock traceability, and want the National Animal Identification and Traceability system (NAIT) to work.