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An aerial operation is underway on Chatham Islands to control feral cattle and pigs, responsible for lamb losses, fence damage and feed supply issues.

A project tapping into financial information from organic winegrowers will result in hard data to back up anecdotal accounts, says Framingham viticulturist James Bowskill.

Ray Smith says MPI has re-organised their part of the business which deals with market access and FTAs.

Ministry for Primary Industries director general Ray Smith remains optimistic about the long-term future of the dairy industry.

According to John Roche, MPI, the saviour for Chatham Island farmers this season has been the weather.

A potential crisis is looming for Chatham Island farmers who are still unable to get their stock off the Islands.

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has announced that it will lead a national effort to increase the number of New Zealanders trained to care for and handle companion animals during civil defence emergencies.

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is investing in the development of an integrated pest management approach to safeguard New Zealand’s maize and sweetcorn industries against fall armyworm.

The fortunes of the dairy industry are expected to bounce back in about a year’s time, according to the Director General of the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI), Ray Smith.

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is investigating a Southland farm over poor grazing practices after some dairy cows were found stuck in mud.