Livestock
Cattle rustling bill passes first reading
A bill to introduce harsher penalties for livestock rustlers has passed its first reading in the House. Audio
Cattle rustling bill passes first reading
A bill to introduce harsher penalties for livestock rustlers has passed its first reading in the House.
AudioShould meat be on the menu?
Australian author and journalist David Mason-Jones is selling copies of his book 'Should meat be on the menu?' at the Te Mania Angus Bull Sale in North Canterbury. The book explores the widely held… Audio
Should meat be on the menu?
Australian author and journalist David Mason-Jones is selling copies of his book 'Should meat be on the menu?' at the Te Mania Angus Bull Sale in North Canterbury. The book explores the widely held…
AudioLivestock company denies it's bullying in doubling payment time
A big rural company is making its main suppliers wait longer to be paid - and that's spurred one of them to accuse it of bullying. Livestock Improvement Corporation will from this month take 60 days… Audio
Govt backs Saudi sheep deal despite critical AG report
The Government still backs its controversial Saudi sheep deal, despite the Auditor General finding it lacked transparency. After a lengthy investigation Lyn Provost has cleared the Government of any… Audio
Flies as feed
A less confronting way of introducing insects into our food chain could be to feed them to the animals we eat. Bryan Lessard is an insect specialist at Australia's Commonwealth Scientific and… Audio
Dairy Cow population slumps to 10 year low
The number of dairy cows in New Zealand has falled to a ten year low - reflecting leaner times in the industry. Audio
