29 May 2018

M Bovis impact on farmers

From The Panel, 4:13 pm on 29 May 2018

It's been decided by the government that eradication of cattle disease Mycoplasma Bovis will be attempted. We discuss what this means for farmers emotionally and financially.

Federated Farmers vice-president Andrew Hoggard tells us what farmers dealing with as they tackle the disease.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, centre, announces the government's decision to attempt to eradicate the cattle disease

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, centre, announces the government's decision to attempt to eradicate the cattle disease Photo: RNZ / Rebekah Parsons-King