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Wednesday, 24 February 2021 15:55

Possible scanner shortages likely

While most rams have yet to go out, farmers are being encouraged to book their sheep scanners in early.

Published in Farm Health
Tuesday, 23 February 2021 12:55

Long-running Psa case settled

A long running legal dispute between the Crown (MPI) and a group of kiwifruit growers over the incursion of kiwifruit vine disease Psa has been settled out of court.

Published in General News
Friday, 19 February 2021 10:55

Keep records of vat temperature

Farmers must assess the milk cooling systems on a regular basis to ensure it meets requirements set out by the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI).

Published in Management
Friday, 19 February 2021 09:55

Meeting milk cooling rules

The Ministry for Primary Industries New Zealand Code of Practice for the design and operation of Farm Dairies introduced new milk cooling standards over two years ago.

Published in Management
Wednesday, 17 February 2021 13:55

Waikato farmer fined $3,500 for starving cattle

A Waikato lifestyle block owner has been fined $2,500 for failing to adequately feed 26 cattle and $1,000 for not complying with the requirements of a notice issued by an MPI animal welfare inspector.

Published in General News
Saturday, 13 February 2021 11:48

Govt forks out $40m to settle Psa compo case

A $40 million out-of-court settlement has been reached between the Government and some kiwifruit industry players over the long-running compensation case relating to the vine disease Psa.

Published in General News

Organics Aotearoa New Zealand (OANZ) has received $212,500 from the Ministry for Primary Industries’ (MPI) Sustainable Food & Fibre Futures fund, to go towards developing a three-year organic sector strategy.

Published in General News
Friday, 12 February 2021 12:55

Pic's eyes Northland peanuts

NZ peanut butter producer Pic’s and MPI have teamed-up in a project to investigate Northland as a viable place to grow peanuts.

Published in General News

A Rolleston pig and cattle farmer has been fined $3,500 for failing to euthanise an extremely emaciated calf, with body sores and hundreds of maggots in its mouth.

Published in General News

WorkSafe is reminding employers that communication is vital when multiple businesses carry out work.

Published in General News
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