Ōtaki couple swap sheep and beef farming for olive oil business
“We’re in our 60s now, and it’s great to be trying something different,” Diana added. Previous owners David…
MPI case against Northsouth Livestock directors dismissed by Whangārei judge
The judge-alone trial was heard before Judge Peter Davey in June, with his reserved decision released this week.…
Northsouth Livestock agents William and Kathryn Reid accused of false NAIT records after cows vanish
Under the NAIT Act, those involved in livestock trade must provide a NAIT number linked to a physical…
Drought-affected farmers welcome significant rainfall but some miss out
Central West farmer Tom Tourle spent the night in the tractor, only pulling up at 2am after a…
Photographer Spends Four Years With Remote Mountain Villagers Forced to Defend Their Livelihood From Wolves
From ‘Ottuk’ by Luke Oppenheimer published by AIR In the winter of 2021, photographer Luke Oppenheimer traveled to…
EU climate advisers say eat less meat and tax farm emissions – POLITICO
And Denmark is on track to become the first country to tax agricultural pollution after Copenhagen and farmers’…
Best rain in six months a relief for drought-hit southern NSW farmers
Some farmers in drought-hit southern and central New South Wales have received good rainfall for the first time…
‘Visible signs of malnutrition and wasting’
The numbers are staggering. More than 3 million people in Somalia have left their homes following a devastating…
Study Suggests Removing Fences in Southern Africa to Benefit Wildlife and Livestock
In southern Africa, fences are used to protect cattle from diseases spread by wildlife and other livestock. However,…
Sterineedle holster: Waikato-born inventor trials faster livestock vaccination gadget
“When I looked further into this problem, I found that needles could actually be sterilised, and that’s kind…
Rangiora farmer Gary Evans banned from owning livestock for life after sheep neglect
The charges included failing to ensure his 184 sheep received treatment that alleviated unnecessary pain or distress. Judge…
Overturned livestock trailer causing delays on SH2 near Wairoa
An overturned truck is blocking State Highway 2 in Wairoa. A trailer transporting sheep overturned on State Highway…