AgribusinessRachel Stewart: Farmers angry with MPI over Mycoplasma bovisCOMMENT: MPI chief fighting Mycoplasma bovis says previous column hit close to bone.23 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandM. bovis decision on MondayCabinet will make a "hard" decision next week over next action on cow disease.22 May 02:47 AM
New ZealandPM Jacinda Ardern gives M. Bovis updateEarlier today, she met with farmers in the Waikato region to hear their concerns about the bacterial disease, which has been detected at 38 farms across the country.Watch21 May 04:50 AM
New ZealandWatch live: PM to talk M.Bovis crisisPrime Minister Jacinda Ardern will be answering media questions from 4.15pm.21 May 04:10 AM
New ZealandGovt sticks with M. Bovis eradication, for nowThe Govt has not yet given up hope of eradicating M. Bovis from farms.21 May 02:02 AM
New ZealandGovt considers fund for biosecurity threatsFarmers could be asked to contribute to a new fund for biosecurity threats.20 May 12:13 AM
New ZealandNorthland farms under M. bovis restrictionsTwo Northland farms received high-risk stock transfers from infected or suspicious farms.16 May 07:00 AM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Ministry's cunning plan fails againCOMMENT: Farmers should have acted sooner but MPI should have too.15 May 05:00 PM
AgribusinessBlack market helps spread cattle diseaseNumber of farms under control for Mycoplasma bovis jumps from 130 to 290.10 May 12:05 AM
AgribusinessNew Mycoplasma bovis find on North Canterbury farmA farm has tested positive for Mycoplasma bovis in the north Canterbury region.08 May 11:13 PM
New ZealandFarmers wait for compo as cattle disease spreadsA second case of serious cattle disease has been confirmed in the North Island.03 May 06:56 AM
BusinessMycoplasma bovis found in PahiatuaMPI says the affected farm is a mixed sheep and beef property in the Pahīatua area.03 May 01:51 AM
New ZealandFarmers will soon be able to test for cattle disease M. bovisA new diagnostic tool is being developed to allow farmers to test for M. bovis.18 Apr 12:01 AM
New ZealandRestrictions in place but no Mycoplasma bovis in WhanganuiRestrictions for one Whanganui property.06 Apr 03:00 AM
AgribusinessCall for Govt backing for cattle disease farmers in strife"If a farmer needs to buy a new herd, now is the time to be doing it."05 Apr 01:37 AM
AgribusinessPressure builds on cattle disease farmers waiting for compoBiggest risk in a biosecurity outbreak is farmers go bankrupt, says farmer body.03 Apr 06:34 AM
BusinessBeef sector so far free of disease affecting dairy cattleTests show New Zealand's valuable beef export sector is so far free of M. bovis disease.02 Apr 03:00 AM
AgribusinessMPI report offers theories on how cattle disease got to NZA report released last night reveals the possible pathways for Mycoplasma bovis into NZ.28 Mar 05:15 PM
CompaniesReport urges MBovis infection threat studyMore than 22,000 cattle are to be killed in an attempt to contain the disease.28 Mar 05:00 PM
BusinessIllegal animal drugs vehicle for disease?Speculation rising that cattle disease MBovis came to NZ in illegal livestock drugs.27 Mar 10:42 PM
AgribusinessBacking for plan to slaughter 20,000 cattle to stop diseaseMinistry is still no closer to finding out where the disease came from.26 Mar 07:03 AM
BusinessAll 22,332 cattle on 28 farms to be killed to halt Mycoplasma bovisCattle on 28 properties in New Zealand have tested positive for Mycoplasma bovis to date.26 Mar 12:52 AM
BDBDBusinessCattle disease outbreak may cost $95mTo date, the disease has been confirmed at 26 properties.01 Mar 02:05 AM
BDBDBusinessCattle disease now on 17 farmsThree new properties have been identified as being infected with the Mycoplasma bovis.18 Jan 01:21 AM
BDBDBusinessTesting for cattle disease to be extended nationwideThe MPI will extend its testing for mycoplasma bovis nationwide from February.11 Jan 10:26 PM
AgribusinessMPI frustrated with farmers' response to Mycoplasma bovisThe MPI said farmers have a poor track record when it comes to these issues.09 Jan 07:09 PM
BDBDBusinessMycoplasma bovis present in Ashburton areaThe bacterial cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis is present on a farm in the Ashburton area.09 Jan 03:55 AM
New ZealandMycoplasma bovis found on Ashburton farmAffected farm and one other have been under controls since before Christmas.09 Jan 03:13 AM
New ZealandCattle disease 'a bloody strain'Farm owners applauded for identifying disease and making the right call.21 Dec 08:36 PM
