Removing ban 'a step backwards'
Animal rights organization, SAFE says the government needs to maintain the ban on live exports.
TV news coverage of terrible bobby calf treatment by a callous minority of people reminds us of a harsh truth: the dairy industry has committed enemies.
These enemies will ruthlessly use such coverage to taint the entire industry – even those who play by the rules.
Animal rights activist Hans Kriek and SAFE were involved in the hidden camera operation that led to the story, so they knew when the TV coverage was coming and on the night the story ran were already bombarding social media with pre-prepared material saying the dairy industry abused animals – not a minority of farmers, the entire industry! Predictably next morning they spoon-fed journalists with the same messages.
That's how these groups play this game, making it all the more vital that the decent majority of dairy farmers do everything they can to weed out the indecent minority who give the knockers and haters the ammunition they seek to harm dairying.
Weaker pricing and demand from China continue to impact New Zealand red meat export earnings.
Fonterra has cemented its position as the country’s number one cheesemaker by picking up nine NZ Champion of Cheese trophies this year.
New Zealand dairy processors are welcoming the Government’s commitment to continuing to push for Canada to honour its trade commitments.
An educational programme, set up by Beef + Land New Zealand, to connect farmers virtually with primary and intermediate school students has reported the successful completion of its second year.
The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has welcomed a resolution adopted by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly to declare 2026 International Year of the Woman Farmer.
Horticulture NZ chief executive Nadine Tunley will step down in August.