Beekeepers are calling on New Zealanders to learn more about bees and what actions they can take to support the health of bee populations during Bee Aware Month in September. […]
Sheep farmers encouraged to sign up for MyOSPRI
Animal disease and stock traceability firm OSPRI is keen to get sheep farmers using its online portal MyOSPRI to send electronic Animal Status Declarations (eASDs). According to OSPRI, over […]
Could you have an iron deficiency?
The results from an online iron quiz entitled ‘Could you be low on iron?’ – which checks for common signs and symptoms of iron deficiency – found a majority of […]
Meat Industry Association gains access to migrant workers
The Meat Industry Association (MIA) says a new sector agreement with the Government will help address labour shortages. The sector agreement with the industry includes access to migrant workers […]
New Zealand ‘test pad’ for irrigation wind turbines
By Hamish Barwick Cost effective wind turbines designed for irrigation are on the horizon from an Auckland based non-governmental organisation (NGO) in development called IMVANO. IMVANO principal designer Michael McNicholas […]
Decade’s work goes into Waikato livestock bylaw
Hamish Barwick After more than 10 years of working with the Waikato District Council (WDC) on a Livestock Movement Bylaw, Federated Farmers has had success advocating for more permitted activities […]
Glimmer of hope in draft Tasman stock control bylaw
by Hamish Barwick Federated Farmers has a glimmer of hope that the Tasman District Council is listening to its concerns about the council’s Draft Stock Control and Droving Bylaw. Farmers […]
Climate Change National Adaptation Plan – What’s in it for farmers?
Hamish Barwick The Ministry for the Environment released a National Adaptation Plan earlier this month designed to prepare New Zealanders for climate change. It includes adaptation recommendations for farmers. The […]
Yili Group retains fifth position in Global Dairy Top 20
Chinese dairy giant the Yili Group, which operates New Zealand’s Westland Dairy Company and Oceania Dairy, has retained its fifth position in the 2022 Rabobank Global Dairy Top 20. Yili […]
NZPork proposes changes to pig welfare
Pork industry body NZPork has put forward alternatives to the way pigs are farmed in response to Government proposals. NZPork’s proposals include ensuring all sows are provided with nesting material […]
