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A new ‘cow cuddling’ service is the latest health trend to hit the US, with punters paying per hour to reap the ‘mental health benefits’.
The practice is common in the Netherlands, where cow cuddling is offered as part of a movement to connect people with country life. The idea is similar to equine therapy, but while horses tend to stand, cows lie in the grass while chewing their cud, said The Independent online newspaper.
This allows humans to get even more up close and personal by joining them on the ground. Sessions are supervised to ensure safety and cost US$75/hour for two people.
Agricultural trade and a free trade agreement with the United Kingdom are on the agenda for trade minister David Parker on his visit to Europe this week.
A diverse group of young fruit growers have stepped up to compete for the 2020 Bay of Plenty Young Fruit Grower competition.
After 2019’s record highs, farmers should expect less spectacular NZ commodity prices this year, says ASB senior rural economist Nathan Penny.
Are you switching your phone to flight mode before driving your tractor?
Ravensdown has appointed Steve Belton as the new regional manager, Western North Island.
Chief executive of Overseer, Caroline Read responds to negative claims by Taranaki Regional Council.