The CountryLivestock scheme gets mixed reactionMost industry groups welcomed the Government's announcement today that it will make a livestock tracing scheme compulsory - and pay for it.27 Jan 07:25 AM
DairyGovt may consider drought assistanceThe Government is keeping close watch on the "big dry" in many regions and will consider drought assistance if conditions worsen, Agriculture Minister David Carter says.11 Jan 06:30 AM
The CountryGovt puts $45m into emissions planA New Zealand-led initiative on cutting greenhouse gases has won widespread support.16 Dec 09:05 PM
BDBDThe CountryBrain disease found in sheepNew Zealand bio-security and food safety authorities moved proactively this morning to announce the discovery of a brain disease that affects sheep.27 Oct 11:30 PM
The CountryHigh dollar will hurt farmersA high New Zealand dollar and reduced demand for sheep and beef looks set to hurt farmers in the coming year.22 Oct 03:00 PM
The CountryMajor animal welfare issues on Crafar farms, says MAF"Significant animal welfare issues" have been found among the 20,000 cows on the 22 farms owned by the Crafar family, a MAF inquiry says.09 Oct 04:24 AM
The CountryCrafar Farms put into receivership owing NZ$200mNZ's largest family owned dairy business is put into receivership by its banks Westpac, Rabobank and PGG Wrightson Finance.05 Oct 05:48 AM
The CountryCrafar Farms put into receivershipNew Zealand's largest family owned dairy business, Crafar Farms, has been put into receivership, Korda Mentha said in a statement. 05 Oct 03:29 AM
The CountryReceivers come to grips with Crafar problemsReceivers were getting mud on their gumboots yesterday as they came to grips with problems of Crafar Farms.04 Oct 03:00 PM
The CountryFed Farmers dairy boss responds to mistreatment reportsFederated Farmers Dairy chair Lachlan McKenzie responds to recent controversy over the mistreatment of animals on a NZ dairy farm.01 Oct 01:30 AM
The CountryAnimal welfare checks begin on all Crafar farmsInspectors have begun urgent checks on the welfare of livestock at farms owned by the Crafar family, amid concerns that publicity over alleged cruelty could harm New Zealand's reputation.30 Sep 08:30 PM
The CountryAg Minister wants Crafars out of industry, criticises FonterraAgriculture Minister David Carter says 'dirty dairy farmer' Allan Crafar could do huge damage to New Zealand's reputation.29 Sep 11:00 PM
The CountryFonterra responds to neglect case, cruelty 'will not be tolerated'Fonterra says it won't hesitate to take action, "including refusal to collect milk" if deliberate animal mistreatment is proven.29 Sep 02:38 AM
The CountryDairy giant allowed calves to starve to deathNew Zealand's biggest privately held dairying operation allowed dozens of calves to slowly dehydrate to death.28 Sep 07:22 PM
The CountryResults today on gulf mysteryTest results due back today may point scientists towards the cause of the mystery illness or illnesses affecting dogs and wildlife in the Hauraki Gulf.09 Aug 04:00 PM
