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Wednesday, 27 March 2024 14:45

Fat to cut

OPINION: Your canine crusader understands that MPI were recently in front of the Parliamentary Primary Sector Select Committee for an 8-hour marathon hearing.

Published in The Hound
Thursday, 21 March 2024 13:13

MPI 'forced' to make significant staff cuts

The Ministry for Primary Industries is facing the prospect of a 7.5% cut in its budget for the new financial year as part of the new government’s cost cutting exercise.

Published in General News
Thursday, 21 March 2024 10:49

Waikato cattle farmers fined $23,000

A Waikato cattle farming family have been fined $23,000 for failing to provide sufficient food and care for their animals, resulting in more than half a dozen animal deaths.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 06 March 2024 08:55

Food safety gong for Fonterra staffer

A Fonterra staffer has become the first person from the dairy industry to win a prestigious food safety award.

Published in General News

While dairy remains the biggest export earner for the NZ primary sector, it is facing some challenges in the coming two years.

Published in General News

It's a real challenge for the country's red meat sector.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 21 November 2023 12:56

On to it!

OPINION: MPI employs more than 3,600 staff in 45 locations around the country and internationally.

Published in The Hound
Wednesday, 08 November 2023 09:55

Irish show how it's done

MPI director general Ray Smith reckons NZ has a lot to learn from the Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority – called Teagasc (pronounced ‘Chog us’).

Published in General News

New Zealand Apples and Pears is working on a near $15 million project to achieve the industry's goal of being a global leader in sustainable production practices.

Published in General News
Friday, 03 November 2023 07:55

Antibiotics sales drop

Total sales of veterinary and horticultural antibiotics in New Zealand have decreased for a fifth year in a row, dropping by 23% in 2022.

Published in Farm Health
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