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Latest forecasts suggest New Zealand’s arable farmers have to date been less affected than other primary industry sectors by COVID-19 and the drought.

Covid-19 is forecast to strip more than $1.3 billion dollars off New Zealand’s primary exports in the coming year, including $390 million off dairy exports.

A global animal health company is welcoming the Government’s discussion paper on the use of agricultural inhibitors.

The new Farm Debt Mediation Scheme will soon be open for business.

Farmers will soon have an app to help them make better decisions about controlling erosion and reducing sediment entering New Zealand waterways.

Northland farmers caught up in the Mycoplasma bovis saga can now access government assistance from a local office.

More than a quarter of NZ’s dairy farmers have debt to equity ratios of more than 70%.

A product that could reduce the need for anthelmintics during lamb weaning has received government funding for a trial.

The Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) has paid out almost $124 million in compensation for claims related to the cattle disease, Mycoplasma bovis.

Agriculture Minister, Damien O’Connor, says the Ministry for Primary Industries is continuing to stay connected to federal authorities in Australia as devastating fires affect the country.