Public articles
Consistency needed in ag reforms
New Zealand has the potential to lead the world, so long as regulation doesn’t get in the way.
Budgie breeder to scientist
Dr Peter Fennessy described himself as a curious person who always had an interest in biology, variation, evolution, genetics, and people. By Jo Cuttance.
NZ farming heading into headwinds
Sheep farmers will need to focus on genetics to help solve animal health and welfare problems, Jo Cuttance writes.
Drench recipe no longer applies
On most sheep and beef breeding farms the risk of developing drench resistance comes more from actions behind the farm gate than from what’s coming through it, vet Ginny Dodunski writes.
Test highlights power of genetics
Breeding is permanent and cumulative and can result in reduced costs as well as improved animal health and welfare. Sandra Taylor reports.
A complex, well-run operation
Stocking rates are high on award-winning Wairere Station. By Tony Leggett.
Kiwi for Kiwis
A scheme to return kiwi to farms to the west of Wellington is on target. Sarah Horrocks reports.
Feral to flourishing
Terawhiti is on Wellington city’s boundaries and is one of New Zealand’s oldest farms. It also shares the wind with the Capital, with a power company generating electricity and income for the farm. Report and photos by Sarah Horrocks.
No better, no worse off
In the second part of a series on Mycoplasma bovis, ag scientist Nicola Dennis investigates the science of human trauma and the moral injustice of the M bovis eradication programme.