Rural News

The Ministry for Primary Industries says some farmers are still ignoring their legal obligations when it comes to recording stock movements.

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The food giant Fonterra insists no food safety issues have arisen following a new controversy in China. Audio

The number of farm sales has been falling.  

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Synlait says a 250 million dollar infant formula plant in the North Waikato town of Pokeno will be ready to start production in time for the 2019 / 2020 season. Audio

The Ministry for Primary Industries is caught up in a row over the use of private security staff by the state sector. Audio

Forest owners are breathing a sigh of relief at escaping tough restrictions under the Government's policy of limiting foreign ownership of property. Audio

Some animals are being treated long distance and the Minister of Agriculture is unhappy. Audio

The French company, Danone, is increasing its presence in New Zealand. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

Federated Farmers is contradicting allegations of a lack of co-operation in the fight against the cattle disease, Mycoplasma bovis. Audio

There has been renewed concern that farmers have still not done enough to help track down the source of the cattle disease, Mycoplasma bovis.  

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The Minister of Agriculture thinks Fonterra is a great company but it could do better. Audio