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RWNZ joins fight against ovarian cancer

RWNZ national president Gill Naylor said the organisation would be joining the fight against ovarian cancer in a webinar last week.

Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) say they are joining the fight against Ovarian Cancer.

Managing Covid issues top of the list for MPI

MPI director general Ray Smith says getting his front line staff vaccinated is essential so that they and other staff can support farmers and industry.

Dealing with the outfall from Covid-19 is one of the top priorities in the coming year for Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) boss Ray Smith.

Farmer fined for bovis breach

A farmer has been fined $21,000 after he failed to follow directives not to move stock.

Failure to follow directives not to move stock because of the Mycoplasma bovis threat and breaking NAIT rules has landed a South Canterbury farmer with a $21,000 fine.

Is wool sector sustainable?

Tom O'Sullivan says in 2020 it cost him more to shear his sheep than he earned for his wool.

New Zealand's wool industry might not be sustainable, says the chairman of Campaign for Wool NZ.

$8 on the cards?

Fonterra chief executive Miles Hurrell says the co-op is running the numbers on its forecast farmgate milk price.

An $8-plus milk price for Fonterra farmers this season could be on the cards.

Board grilling!

Beef+Lamb NZ chair Andrew Morrison shocked some levypayers when he disestablished BLNZ's Directors Independent Remuneration Committee (DIRC).

Beef+Lamb NZ directors can expect a grilling at its annual meeting in Invercargill on March 17 over their decision to award themselves a hefty pay rise.

Lifting leadership skills of co-op leaders

Around 70% of New Zealand cooperatives are in the rural sector.

Cooperative Business New Zealand (CBNZ) has expanded its governance training offering this year.

Red meat sector exports reach $743.3 million in January 2021

Meat Industry Association chief executive says the industry is continuing to provide a 'strong' result.

New Zealand exported red meat and co-products worth $738.3 million in January 2021, according to an analysis by the Meat Industry Association (MIA).

Massey School of Vet Science ranked in world top 20

Professor Jon Huxley, head of Massey University's School of Veterinary Science says the school's jump in QS rankings is "a remarkable performance".

Massey University’s School of Veterinary Science has entered the global top 20 in the latest QS World University Rankings.

Vaccine timeline for truck drivers necessary - Road Transport Forum

The Road Transport Forum is calling for the Government to prioritise truck drivers in the Covid-19 vaccination schedule.

To ensure continuity in the supply chain, the road freight industry needs to know when truck drivers will receive the Covid-19 vaccine, says Road Transport Forum (RTF) chief executive Nick Leggett.