OSPRI has announced research findings on National Animal Identification and Tracing (NAIT) tags, to determine whether the tags used in New Zealand are degenerating due to climatic factors in various […]
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Northland deer farmers urged to register with DOC
Northland Regional Council (NRC) is reminding deer farmers in the region to register their farm with the Department of Conservation due to deer escaping into the wild. According to the […]
NAIT reconsiders operational strategy to accommodate smaller rise in levies
Media Release - OSPRI The National Animal Identification and Tracing scheme, NAIT Limited, ran a public consultation with levy payers and collection agents between 21 January and 25 February 2022. […]
Ensure a smooth Moving Day
Biosecurity NZ - media release With ‘Moving Day’ just around the corner (June 1), it’s a good time for farmers to review their biosecurity practices while moving their animals. “Good planning […]
Rebuilding NAIT – and farmer faith in it
When consultation on a proposed big jump in NAIT (National Animal Identification and Tracing Scheme) levies was announced, Federated Farmers grudgingly acknowledged the increases were necessary. But Meat & Wool […]
NAIT levy increases must achieve accurate, user-friendly system
Nobody welcomes extra costs but if OSPRI is to catch-up on under investment in the NAIT platform and deliver on its workability and farmer support, levy increases are probably necessary, […]
OSPRI reduces TB slaughter levy rates for dairy and beef farmers
OSPRI who manages the TBfree programme is to reduce the TB slaughter levy rates for cattle farmers from 1 October. The Differential Slaughter Levy (DSL) is reviewed each year to […]
Disease detective joins TB eradication push
When you hear the word epidemiologist these days you probably might think of the experts who are figuring out how to tackle COVID-19. But the brief is wider than humans. […]
