Antibiotic-resistant E. coli discovered in three popular Canterbury rivers
Swimming may be ruled out in three Canterbury rivers following the discovery of a dangerous pathogen.
M.bovis contributes to lackluster dairy sales in Canterbury
Mycoplasma Bovis, few overseas buyers, Fonterra’s poor performance and the risk of harsher environmental regulations combined to create a lacklustre Canterbury dairy market for the 2017/2018 season.
Is sheep's milk the future of dairy in Canterbury?
Getting a sheep dairy industry up and running in Canterbury has been a «chicken and egg,» situation but things are starting to come together says Guy Trafford.
Canterbury milk processor nearly doubles profit
Canterbury milk processor Synlait has reported a net after tax profit of $74.6 million.
North Canterbury dairy farm infected with M.bovis.
Another North Canterbury dairy farm has been confirmed to be infected with Mycoplasma bovis. The Ministry for Primary Industries says the farm is connected to known infected farms through animal movements. Tracing work from this farm was under way.
Canterbury's Happy Cow Milk Company placed into liquidation
A company lauded for its ethical and environmentally-friendly dairying approach has gone into liquidation owing a «substantial» amount, but its founder is «99 per cent» certain it will rise again.
Canterbury dairy cattle numbers buck trend
The number of dairy cattle in Canterbury continues to rise, against a national trend of stable figures, Stats NZ said last week.
North Canterbury dairy farmers win environment award
A Canterbury award-winning dairy farming couple seek to counter the industry’s negative press, writes Heather Chalmers.
Canadians can buy Canterbury farms
Canada’s Public Sector Pension Investment Board, PSP Investments, got a green light to buy a medium-sized dairy farm and a neighbouring dairy support block in Canterbury for $17.7 million just ahead of tougher requirements on land sales to foreign buyers.
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Source: Farmers Weekly
Link: https://farmersweekly.co.nz/section/dairy/view/canadians-can-buy-canterbury-farms
Canterbury farm sold for $17m to Canadian government approved by Overseas Investment Office
The sale of a Canterbury dairy farm for more than $17 million to a company owned by the Canadian government has been approved by the Overseas Investment Office (OIO).
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Source: Stuff
Link: https://www.stuff.co.nz/business/farming/agribusiness/100543602/canterbury-farm-sold-for-17m-to-canadian-government-approved-by-overseas-investment-office