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Suzy the sheep gets shorn
Suzy the super-sized feral sheep who spent years evading farmers in the King Country is now minus her exceptional cloak.
Big plans for NZ avocado exports to China
The industry group New Zealand Avocado says it has big plans to grow exports to China now that access to the market has been secured.
Ministry testing targets farms without M bovis connection
The Ministry for Primary Industries will be testing 200 calf-rearing properties across the country as it tries to understand the prevalence of Mycoplasma bovis in beef herds.
Low milk payout after weather chaos
The low final milk payout announced yesterday had been anticipated given the storms and drought that plagued the West Coast's dairy season, farmers supplying Westland Milk Products say.
Spring storm hits lamb numbers in parts of North Island
Over 100,000 lambs are thought to have died in the spring storm which hit central and eastern parts of the North Island earlier this month.
Fresh chicken distributors in Singapore fined $26.9 million
Singapore's consumer watchdog has fined 13 fresh chicken distributors $26.9 million for engaging in anti-competitive agreements and price-fixing.
Funds run dry for beekeeper working to eliminate deadly parasite
A West Coast beekeeper says his bees are resistant to the varroa mite but that decades worth of work may be lost unless he can urgently pull together enough money to keep his business running.
Avocado price drop may be on the way
Good news for avocado lovers - prices could drop eventually as more homegrown avocados come on to the market.
Infant formula ruling aims to protect breast-feeding
The Commerce Commission has given interim approval to tighter controls on infant formula.
Fonterra start cream cheese production at new plant
Fonterra's new $100 million plant in Canterbury will cater for the surge in popularity of cream cheese in Asia.
Call for compo for farmers maintaining walkways
A high country farmer says there should be compensation for landholders affected by increasing visitor numbers.
Beekeepers will feel the sting if industry implements levy
Some beekeepers are opposing a planned levy on honey, saying it will sting small operators.
Taranaki iwi speak out against intensive farming
Taranaki iwi have spoken out against intensive farming in the region, in a new guide developed to help environmental management.
Australia's exclusive avocado supply from NZ under threat
New Zealand's exclusive avocado access to Australia is under threat, with Mexico and Chile signalling interest in exporting avocados to the country.
Swede seed mix-up: Farmers still waiting on compensation
Compensation is finally in sight for more than 500 farmers affected by a major seed mix-up.
Greater food safety reassurance needed over M bovis - exporter
An infant formula exporter says he's been fielding concerned calls from around the world about Mycoplasma bovis, and the government should be doing more to reassure consumers.
Zespri reports strong year despite lower volumes
Zespri has reported a lift in earnings for the season, despite the volume of kiwifruit sold falling by 11 percent during that period.
Drone and dog combo prove efficient for farmer
A drone flying farmer says since bringing the technology on-farm, herding his livestock has become much less arduous. Video
Deer farming future looking bright
Deer farmers around the country are building up their herds on the back of strong venison and velvet prices.
New invasive weed spreads into Canterbury
An invasive weed not thought to be present in New Zealand has been found in Canterbury.
First case of cattle disease in North Canterbury found
Mycoplasma bovis has been found on another South Island farm bringing the number of properties with the cattle disease to 36.
Homes uninhabitable after Bay of Plenty flooding
At least 20 houses near Rotorua could be uninhabitable after severe flooding in Bay of Plenty yesterday.
Council on the hunt for herd of feral cattle
The Grey District Council is on the hunt for a herd of feral cattle near Lake Brunner on the South Island's West Coast.
Forest owner and two contractors fined over $65k
The forestry industry says a ruling against an Eastern Bay of Plenty forest owner and two harvesting contractors should come as a warning to any other rogue operators.
M bovis in spotlight as dairy cow transfers ramp up
Rural lawyers are advising farmers to take extra precautions during cattle and farm transactions, in light of cattle disease mycoplasma bovis.