N.Ireland
New Zealand police shoot ram after man and woman found dead
New Zealand police have confirmed that they shot a ram after a couple were found dead in a paddock. “On...
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Rural Life
Home detention for New Zealand sharemilker who injured tails
A former sharemilker from Waikato in New Zealand found responsible for tail injuries to 84 cows, leading to some tails...
Agri-Business
New Zealand beef and sheep farm profits to drop by 30% – report
Profit margins on sheep and beef farms in New Zealand are expected to drop by a further 30% this season,...
Agri-Business
Forestry conversions impact New Zealand livestock numbers
Land-use change, including forestry conversions, is continuing to impact livestock numbers in New Zealand, according to a study by Beef...
Agri-Business
New Zealand delays requirement for farmers to report emissions
The government of New Zealand has decided to delay the requirement for farmers to report climate change emissions until later...
N.Ireland
New Zealand: Concern over ‘whole farms’ being sold into forestry
The body responsible for promoting beef and lamb in New Zealand and regulating the country’s quality mark for these products...
N.Ireland
First methane inhibitor approved in New Zealand
New Zealand’s Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has approved a feed additive to reduce methane emissions in livestock. Dutch State Mines...
Agri-Business
$1.7m to improve breeding of New Zealand farm dogs
New Zealand is set to spend over NZ$1.7 million (almost €1 million) on a new industry-led project to improve the...
N.Ireland
Demand for EasyCare sheep continues to rise in New Zealand
Demand for EasyCare, self-shedding sheep is fast increasing in New Zealand with breeders there looking to the UK and Ireland...
Dairy
Milking system prototype wins award in New Zealand
A prototype of a New Zealand milking system has won an award for its innovation this month and it may...
Agri-Business
'Damaging' Australia and New Zealand free trade deals go live
The UK government’s free trade agreements (FTAs) with both Australia and New Zealand are now in effect from today (Wednesday,...
N.Ireland
New Zealand: Breeding index proposal causes controversy
A proposal to develop a single evaluation breeding index for New Zealand which was launched by industry organisation, DairyNZ, has...
World News
New Zealand farmer sentenced for hundreds of calf deaths
A New Zealand farmer who was found responsible for the deaths of 610 calves has been placed on home detention...
Agri-Business
New Zealand farm profits could drop by over 30% – report
High inflation and reduced livestock prices could result in profits on beef and sheep farms in New Zealand falling by...
World News
New Zealand farmers suffer livestock losses in cyclone
Widespread power cuts following Cyclone Gabrielle are impacting dairy farmers in some of the hardest hit areas of New Zealand’s...
World News
New Zealand farming communities battered by Cyclone Gabrielle
Cyclone Gabrielle has caused “significant disruption to farmers, growers, and rural communities” in New Zealand, political leaders acknowledged yesterday (Tuesday,...
Sheep
NSA funds New Zealand study trip for young sheep farmers
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has selected two young sheep farmers to embark on a study trip to New Zealand...
N.Ireland
Farmers in New Zealand protest against agri emissions tax
Farmers in New Zealand have engaged in nationwide protests today (Thursday, October 20), against proposals by the government to introduce...
