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Opinion: How research and science are adding value for New Zealand dairy
Sponsored content: Head of Science Nicholas Lyons on how DairyNZ supports farmers.
AgriZeroNZ boosts funding for methane-reducing cow feed
US start-up Hoofprint Biome aims to lower the climate-warming impact of cow burps.
Gloria's Invercargill farmlet a haven for injured owls
'I always give them a little blessing before they fly away.'
'Overwhelmingly positive' response to feed workshops
'In its first year all workshops filled up quickly, and this year it’s about 90% full.'
Calls for action as feral cats impact 14% of East Coast farms
Feral cats are estimated to be on 14% of East Coast farms.
85yo farmer accused of causing animals suffering
A Northland man has been charged with a number of animal welfare offences.
'True industry leaders': Rob and Mandy Pye win Northland Farm Environment Awards
The Pyes are strongly committed to animal health, the environment and the community.
'Journeying with them': How dairy farmer Matt's giving back
A Dairy Industry Award winner is helping encourage others to enter the awards.
‘Entirely avoidable’: Farmer jailed over severe animal neglect
Inspectors found 24 dead lambs and euthanised three more on one of his properties.
Hungary reports first foot-and-mouth outbreak in 50 years
"A farm with 1400 cattle showed the classic symptoms of foot-and-mouth disease."
Southland farmer's edible bale wrap nets global interest
'No one else is doing it. No one else in the world. Just little old Grant from Orepuki.'
'Quite unique': Digging into the DNA of NZ's working dogs
New research aims to shed new light on a farmer’s best friend.
Why farmers are using magnets to protect cows
Hardware disease is caused by cows accidentally ingesting metal fragments while grazing.
400-plus weka killed, DoC justifies trapping methods amid concerns
DoC has defended its traps, saying rising species numbers may increase accidental catches.
'Perfect solution': Inside a dairy farm's composting shelter
'It’s looking after our cows more than anything.'
'Mindboggling': Farmers urge minister to look into AgResearch science cuts
Concerns for farm productivity, animal welfare, and rural sector's economic contribution.
‘Appalling’: Grazing firm fined $48k after hundreds of cows left to wallow in mud
Two workers resigned after being told to return the cows to muddy paddocks.
‘Complete overreach’: Peta calls for compulsory shearing shed webcams, industry fires back
Federated Farmers says the proposal is a 'complete overreach' and impractical.
'We are trying to farm worms': Farmer fighting his way out of drench resistance 'disaster'
Farmer says he’s not just farming sheep any more, he’s “trying to farm worms”.
Coromandel murder-accused’s pigs to be moved to Wellington
An animal welfare group is coming to collect around 40 of the 'pet pigs'.
Why this forestry project is a 'win-win for animals and farmers'
Silvopastoral systems are a form of agroforestry involving livestock grazing on pasture.
Fears Coromandel murder-accused's pigs will be 'targets for hunters'
A Givealittle page made an 'urgent appeal' for their safety.
'It's really rewarding'. Courtney Matthews on being a vet in a tight-knit community
Courtney Matthews is one of 35 vet graduates in the Voluntary Bonding Scheme.
'Heartbreaking': Second Bay of Plenty horse death linked to fireworks
'My emotions are pretty up and down at the moment ... I'm trying to deal with it.'
Farmers urged to dose dogs against sheep measles
'We do not believe we can eradicate C. ovis but the aim is to control it at around 0.5%'
Spike in dangerous virus for dogs prompts warning
'I can't stress enough that once your dog has signs, you're too late.'
'It's all very posh': Young Kiwi trains at ancient saddlery guild
Sophia's diploma is overseen by the Worshipful Company of Cordwainers.