A step too far
OPINION: For years, the ironically named Dr Mike Joy has used his position at Victoria University to wage an activist-style…
Paddy Boyd, the new chair of Deer Industry New Zealand (DINZ), says his priority is to make sure deer farmers are engaged and provide them confidence to grow.
TB differential slaughter levy rates are changing with dairy animals paying $12.25/head, an increase of 75c from next month.
The deer industry will be appointing a new chair for their industry-good organisation within two weeks following the shock removal of incumbent Mandy Bell.
Making things simpler, not harder, for deer farmers in farm planning and coping with regulations is Deer Industry New Zealand (DINZ) industry capability manager John Ladley’s current focus.
The Government has released a proposal to reduce agriculture emissions for consultation which includes farmers paying a core levy from 2025.
Central Otago deer farmer and veterinarian Amanda (Mandy) Bell has been elected chair of the Deer Industry NZ (DINZ) board.
Improved market conditions for venison are expected for the 2021 season, according to industry body Deer Industry NZ (DINZ).
Deer Industry NZ says it has beefed-up its farmer services by appointing Phil McKenzie as its new manager of farm performance.
OPINION: For years, the ironically named Dr Mike Joy has used his position at Victoria University to wage an activist-style…
OPINION: A mate of yours truly has had an absolute gutsful of the activist group SAFE.