OPINION: What is it with the current Government and its infatuation with setting up committees and producing endless reports?

Former Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy is heading back to his dairy farm in the Horowhenua with plans to invest more than $2 million in a new innovative dairy shed.

Feed company GrainCorp claims its new blending facility in Timaru will give South Island farmers more choice and flexibility when choosing feed product for animals.

More investment in agriculture is required to achieve further growth post-COVID, according to Dr Jacqueline Rowarth.

The Government needs to put environmental goals on the back burner whilst managing debt from COVID-19, according to Dr Doug Edmeades.

DairyNZ says some of the people who have completed their training programme – GoDairy are already working on dairy farms.

A major recruitment campaign is in full swing to get people displaced by job losses due to Covid-19 into roles in the primary sector.

After a buoyant month, dairy prices have fallen on the back of renewed concerns around a resurging Covid-19.

A court has ruled that hidden camera footage showing cows being beaten with a steel pipe is unlawful partially on the grounds it would encourage undercover filming in the future

Farmers and calf rearers are being urged to make biosecurity a top priority during calving this spring.