NZ unprepared for climate changes
Rising tempetatures are putting New Zealand's agricultural industry and coastal communities at increasing risk, according to a new UN draft report that warns resulting problems will continue to grow. Ref. Source 7
Dairying fuels Ngai Tahu's $1.5b drive
Over the next 15 years Ngai Tahu expects to build the value of its agricultural investment to more than $1.5 billion, helped by its conversion of forestry land into dairy farms. Ref. Source 5
North Island-wide facial eczema warning
North Island farmers have been warned to check their stock for signs of facial eczema following a sharp jump in spore numbers from the fungus that causes this disease among livestock. Ref. Source 4
Broke, hungry man stole and slaughtered sheep for food
A 21-year-old man took sheep from a paddock and killed them because he had no money for food, the Invercargill District Court has been told. Ref. Source 3