Devastating News for NZ Sheep Farmers

" Sheep and beef farmers around the country will be devastated to hear that their hopes of industry consolidation have been shredded by PPCS. Meat Industry Action Group Chairman Keith Milne said he was horrified that the Mega Merger was not going to go ahead and he said that...

Brocoli could help slow ageing process

"Growers of broccoli would have to be rubbing their hands together at the moment. Researchers are making all sorts of claims about the vegetable, most of which would encourage people to eat a little more of the "green delight." They say there's more than one reason to bolt...

Equine flu beaten in NSW, restrictions lifted

"New South Wales has won its six-month fight against equine influenza. The state government announced today that the outbreak had been beaten, and all permit and testing requirements within the state had been lifted. "It's official, horse flu has now been eradicated from...

Farm workers hung out to dry!

"Workers in New Zealand just don't know how lucky they are... in South Africa yesterday a farmer was arrested for allegedly assaulting two of his employees. It wasn't just the usual assault case where a punch is thrown etc. In this instance the farmer is charged with...

Cheer up, you've never had it so good

" With spiralling food prices and energy bills, talk of a looming recession, and a credit crunch which means only the most economically attractive can get a mortgage, staying above the poverty line may seem a tough task in today's world. Weren't things far better in the...