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Wednesday, 25 March 2020 13:26

COVID-19: New MPI register for safe practice 

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has set up a register for safe practice in the sector, with registrations due this Friday.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 25 March 2020 10:09

Primary exports hit, but outlook strong

Primary sector export returns will take a $1.3 billion hit from COVID-19, but there is some good news.

Published in General News
Thursday, 19 March 2020 12:58

Locally-grown feed available - Feds

Latest forecasts suggest New Zealand’s arable farmers have to date been less affected than other primary industry sectors by COVID-19 and the drought.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 17 March 2020 07:55

$1.3b coronavirus hit looming

Covid-19 is forecast to strip more than $1.3 billion dollars off New Zealand’s primary exports in the coming year, including $390 million off dairy exports.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 03 March 2020 12:53

MPI seeking views on ag inhibitors

A global animal health company is welcoming the Government’s discussion paper on the use of agricultural inhibitors.

Published in General News
Thursday, 30 January 2020 13:53

Applications to open for debt mediation scheme

The new Farm Debt Mediation Scheme will soon be open for business.

Published in General News
Thursday, 30 January 2020 09:52

No more muddying of the waters

Farmers will soon have an app to help them make better decisions about controlling erosion and reducing sediment entering New Zealand waterways.

Published in Management
Friday, 24 January 2020 13:43

MPI opens M. bovis office in Northland 

Northland farmers caught up in the Mycoplasma bovis saga can now access government assistance from a local office.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 15 January 2020 09:10

Warnings on dairy sector debt

More than a quarter of NZ’s dairy farmers have debt to equity ratios of more than 70%.

Published in General News
Monday, 13 January 2020 10:08

Trial aimed at reducing lamb drenching

A product that could reduce the need for anthelmintics during lamb weaning has received government funding for a trial.

Published in Farm Health
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