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A new Zealand-based company researching alternative uses for a by-product from cheesemaking has its sights on developing it into a remedy for people with type 2 diabetes.

OPINION: This old mutt understands that MPI and agri industr bodies had to do a fair bit of scrambling to shoot down rumours circulating about China shutting its borders to NZ and Australian products over concerns about foot-and-mouth disease.

Plunket says it is grateful for the recent round of funding it received from the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI).

Researchers are investigating what makes great-tasting pork as part of an innovative eating quality project.

Much of the work veterinarians do is behind the scenes, but underpins aspects of our economy, environment and way of life.

The Ministry for Primary Industries is calling on researchers to apply for funding to better measure the country’s agricultural emissions.

A new recruitment campaign called ‘Find Your Fit in Forestry’ has been launched with the aim of drawing attention to the varied career opportunities available in the forestry industry.

Current compliance with tagging and registering of National Animal Identification and Tracing (NAIT) animals sits at around 93%.

Fonterra says additional measures are not required to reduce the co-operative's discretion in a setting the milk price.

Funding from the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) will enable Plunket to extend its volunteer-driven community services to additional rural communities throughout the South Island.