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Farmers must only slaughter bobby calves on their farms for humane reasons from June 1. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

Fonterra orders an end to killing bobby calves

Post author:Gordon Preece
Post published:February 18, 2023
Post category:Rural

Dairy behemoth Fonterra has ruled its farmers to stop killing bobby calves on their farms for non-humane reasons.Fonterra said from June 1, Fonterra farmers must ensure calves are only euthanised…

Federated Farmers said it was concentrating on assisting the areas hit hardest by Cyclone Gabrielle including Coromandel. File Photo

Government funding for rural sector cyclone recovery

Post author:Staff Reporter
Post published:February 16, 2023
Post category:Rural

Federated Farmers has welcomed the injection of $4 million to help farmers, growers, whenua Māori owners and rural communities mobilise and co-ordinate cyclone recovery efforts.President Andrew Hoggard said the breadth…

Federated Farmers is calling for care and courtesy at harvest time. Photo: SUPPLIED

Call for courtesy on road

Post author:Staff Reporter
Post published:February 12, 2023
Post category:Rural

Harvest season is in full swing and Federated Farmers is urging motorists and the operators of agricultural machinery to show each other some care and understanding.“Not everyone has appreciated the…

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