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Beef produced from cattle from New Zealand's dairy sector could provide reductions in greenhouse gas emissions of up to 48, compared to the average for beef cattle, a new study by AgResearch has found.

The New Zealand Veterinary Association (NZVA) has launched a new summer checklist for animal owners this year.

Much of the scientific work being carried out at the Massey University led regenerative agriculture project, Whenua Haumanu, is below the ground.

The company behind probiotic additive Calf Xtreme says around 450 dairy farms are successfully rearing calves with the help of the product.

With the advent of climate change, dairy farmers could expect to be dealing with more days where their cows are suffering from heat stress.

Dairy farmers are one step closer to breeding cow with lower methane emissions, offering an innovative way to reduce the nation's agricultural carbon footprint without compromising farm productivity.

How much shade and shelter do our sheep need in an era of more extreme weather and the lack of natural shelter on farms?

New Zealand's primary sector is being called on to help shape the future of the country's industry by sharing views and insights about the availability and use of genetic tools.

OSPRI will carry out on-farm TB testing, following AsureQuality's decision not to renew their contract.

Biosecurity New Zealand says it has placed strict movement controls on a commercial egg farm in Otago.