Govt committed to Mycoplasma bovis eradication; $25.6M spent to date

Govt committed to Mycoplasma bovis eradication; $25.6M spent to date
Rebecca Howard
By Rebecca Howard Oct. 9 (BusinessDesk) - The government has paid $25.6 million in compensation claims related to Mycoplasma bovis and remains committed to phased eradication, said Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Biosecurity Minister Damien O'Connor. One of the biggest challenges for farmers has been navigating the compensation process and Ardern and O'Connor announced a new recovery package aimed at making that easier. The package includes a team of rural professionals who understand both farming and the compensation process who can...