Eric Frykberg

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

Concerns about the impact of Mycoplasma bovis has caused a drop in farmer confidence over the past quarter, according to Rabobank's latest rural confidence survey. Audio

The New Zealand Biosecurity Institute says it was not consulted when a list of trees was published for the billion tree programme. The list was produced to encourage ordinary New Zealanders to help… Audio

A signifcant tumble in dairy commodity prices at the latest global auction overnight, has come as a disappointing surprise to farmers. Audio

The dairy giant Fonterra has fired a warning shot at a large dairy expansion in the McKenzie country. Audio

The mayor of the McKenzie District says Greenpeace protesters have got it wrong when they say a large dairy conversion will wreck the environment of his neighbourhood. Audio

Kiwifruit growers in the Bay of Plenty are ecstatic at their win over the Government regarding the spread of the vine killing disease PSA. Audio

The Ministry for Primary Industries is investigating after Farmwatch released video footage, which the animal rights group says shows a Northland sharemilker beating cows in a milking shed. Audio

New Zealand's pork industry says 18 months of sustained low prices are causing serious concern for pig farmers. Audio

A panel of experts set up to advise the Government on the cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis has given more details on its narrow six to four vote in favour of phased eradication. Audio

The Government has decided farmers need more information to safeguard their herds from the cattle disease, Mycoplasma bovis. Audio

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

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

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

The Ministry for Primary Industries is giving out some more information about it's seizure of 55 thousand fruit trees. Audio