Displaying items by tag: MPI

Friday, 07 July 2017 11:27

Manuka honey definition timeframe extended

The Ministry for Primary Industries is taking more time to review submissions to its consultation on the definition of Manuka honey.

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Tuesday, 04 July 2017 12:55

Kiwifruit case heads to court

Science could be a key factor in the Kiwifruit Claim which heads to court on August 7, scheduled for a 13-week hearing.

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Wednesday, 28 June 2017 07:55

Infant formula leads the export charge

New Zealand exports of infant formula are expected to reach the billion dollar mark by 2021, the Ministry for Primary Industry says in its latest Situation and Outlook report.

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A rise in dairy, forestry and horticultural exports spearhead the way for a big rise in the value of primary exports through to 2021, says the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) latest Situation and Outlook report.

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Wednesday, 21 June 2017 07:55

Manuka genetics may help myrtle rust battle

A science project looking at manuka genetics, underway for some time, now may be useful in protecting the manuka species from myrtle rust.

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Tuesday, 20 June 2017 08:55

Farming attacks unfair – Guy

Recent attacks on farmers are deeply unfair, says the Minister for Primary Industries, Nathan Guy.

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Tuesday, 20 June 2017 07:55

Back in clover?

By 2021, New Zealand dairying will again be enjoying times like the halcyon days of 2014, says MPI’s latest SOPI report.

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Sunday, 18 June 2017 15:00

Record turnout at Agricultural Fieldays

Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has congratulated the National Fieldays Society for another successful event at Mystery Creek in Waikato.
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Thursday, 15 June 2017 13:31

Primary exports to reach record levels

The primary sector is forecast for a bumper year ahead after some challenging past seasons of wet conditions, earthquakes, cyclones, and volatile global commodity prices.

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Tuesday, 13 June 2017 10:54

Attacks on farmers deeply unfair – Guy

Recent attacks on farmers were deeply unfair, says the Minister for Primary Industries, Nathan Guy.

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