Editorial: Connecting science and farming
OPINION: At last, a serious effort to better connect farmers and scientists.
Displaying items by tag: MPI
Friday, 10 November 2017 14:55
Let’s get the facts, not fiction, on M.bovis
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) wishes to set the record straight regarding the article titled ‘Imported semen fingered for M.bovis outbreak’ in Rural News October 24.
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Farm Health
Thursday, 09 November 2017 12:55
Chinese leadership good for NZ - MPI
China's president Xi Jinping being reaffirmed as that country’s leader for the next five years is positive for New Zealand trade, says Tim Knox, MPI director of market access, policy and trade branch.
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General News
Thursday, 09 November 2017 09:55
Need to better trace Chinese exports
What happens inside the border in China is something this country needs to understand much better, says Tim Knox, MPI director for market access, policy and trade.
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General News
Tuesday, 07 November 2017 14:55
Re-define the word ‘commodity’
MPI’s latest Situation and Outlook Report (SOPI) sounds a positive note: primary exports are expected to rise 9.3% to $41.6 billion in the year ended June 2018.
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General News
Monday, 06 November 2017 09:57
Primary exports straining at the leash
New Zealand's primary sector exports are expected to increase strongly in the current year, according to the Ministry for Primary Industries.
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Opinion
Friday, 03 November 2017 10:55
Stick to the rules – MPI
The Ministry of Primary Industries says periodic checks of farms’ primary and secondary milk cooling capabilities will be undertaken.
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Management
Wednesday, 25 October 2017 07:55
Farmer criticises MPI communication
Rolleston farmer Ivan Robertson describes being caught up in the Mycoplasma bovis containment effort as a “pain in the butt”.
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General News
Thursday, 12 October 2017 16:03
Farmers back culling of 4000 cows from infected farms
Farmers are backing moves by the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) to cull animals on farms affected by the disease Mycoplasma bovis (M. bovis).
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General News
Friday, 29 September 2017 09:55
MPI upbeat about beating disease
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has done at least 15000 tests for Mycoplasma bovis.
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Farm Health
Thursday, 28 September 2017 08:55
Industry leaders reaffirm pledge
The dairy industry has endorsed an international agreement on global sustainable dairy development.
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General News
