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Ospri to take over M. bovis eradication campaign?

Simon Andrew says that public consultation on a proposal for OSPRI NZ to take over running the M.bovis campaign will take place later this year.

The campaign to eradicate cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis could soon be handed over to Ospri.

No baling on lamb shelter

Rene Corner-Thomas has come up with a novel way of how farmers can help their stock.

The vagaries of the weather pose challenges for animals, as well as people. Work by Massey University researcher and senior lecturer in sheep production, Dr Rene Corner-Thomas, has come up with a novel way of how farmers can help their stock. Peter Burke reports...

Keeping it simple on farm costs

Corrie and Donna Smit are applying lessons from previous industry peaks and troughs at a time when many farmers are struggling to maintain profitability.

After 30 years’ dairying on the same Bay of Plenty farm, Donna and Corrie Smit have learnt lessons on weathering everything from devastating floods to milk price fluctuations.

Matt on a mission to improve rural mental health attitudes

Matt Chisholm has embarked on a mission to get more rural people talking about their own mental health.

After narrowly avoiding a helicopter crash in the Southern Alps, instead of feeling relieved, TV presenter Matt Chisholm was disappointed.

Labour challenges still loom

Seeka boss Michael Franks says while labour is slightly less of an issue than it was a year ago if it still remains a challenge for the hort sector.

As chief executive of the larget kiwifruit growing operation in NZ, Seeka boss Michael Franks says labour is slightly less of an issue than it was a year ago.

Farm emissions tax a bad idea for both climate and country

Jamie McFadden says per unit of food produced New Zealand farming is among the world’s most emissions efficient.

OPINION: There are sound reasons why emissions taxing NZ food producers is not just a bad idea for farmers and food prices but also bad for the environment, the climate and our country.

Have your say on local government reforms!

Katie Allan is urging people to have their say on proposed local government reforms, with submissions closing on February 28.

OPINION: Democracy is under attack.

Editorial: Interesting year ahead!

2023 is certainly set to be an interesting year for the farming sector.

OPINION: 2023 will be an interesting year in both the farming and political spheres.

Sad indictment

OPINION: Your canine crusader was disappointed - but unsurprised - by the complete lack of ag sector people given gongs in this year's New Year's Honours list.