The President of Federated Farmers says reaching a point where we have no current infections and no properties under investigation is a significant milestone in eradicating M. bovis. However, he says it’s been an incredibly challenging few years for the farming families who have been infected and rural communities who have been anxious about the disease’s spread.

<p>The President of Federated Farmers says reaching a point where we have no current infections and no properties under investigation is a significant milestone in eradicating M. bovis. However, he says it’s been an incredibly challenging few years for the farming families who have been infected and rural communities who have been anxious about the disease’s spread.</p>

Jamie Mackay delivers your daily fix of everything going on in NZ's biggest industry, along with a generous side-serve of news, sports and politics. The Country from Newstalk ZB, Hokonui and Gold Sport.

<p>Jamie Mackay delivers your daily fix of everything going on in NZ's biggest industry, along with a generous side-serve of news, sports and politics. The Country from Newstalk ZB, Hokonui and Gold Sport.</p>