Displaying items by tag: MPI

Saturday, 18 June 2016 15:55

More funds for rural mental health

Rural mental health has been given a funding boost of $600,000.

Published in General News
Thursday, 16 June 2016 16:55

Strong growth across most primary sectors

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) says the outlook for New Zealand primary industries is positive.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 15 June 2016 14:36

Primary industries careers programme launched

A new programme celebrating and promoting careers in the primary sector has been launched by Prime Minister John Key, Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy and senior Ministers at National Fieldays.

Published in General News
Saturday, 11 June 2016 11:25

New regulations for bobby calves

Details announced on Friday for new regulations for young calves are part of a wider programme to strengthen bobby calf welfare.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 08 June 2016 07:25

Ag careers showcased

Showcasing clear pathways to encourage young people into primary industry careers will be the focus of New Zealand Young Farmers (NZYF) at National Agricultural Fieldays.

Published in General News

Fonterra says proposed changes to dairy industry regulations don't go far enough.

Published in General News
Monday, 30 May 2016 11:36

Feedback wanted on DIRA changes

Fonterra would no longer be required tosell milk at a regulated price to large, export-focused processors, under options put forward in a discussion document.

Published in General News
Monday, 30 May 2016 09:55

Animal welfare changes have people talking

MPI says about 500 people have attended six public meetings across the country, to express views on proposed changes to animal welfare regulations.

Published in General News
Friday, 27 May 2016 12:55

Animal welfare rules focus on bobby calves

Proposed new animal welfare regulations are a great step forward, says the New Zealand Veterinary Association dairy cattle branch president, Dr Jenny Weston.

Published in Farm Health

For the first time in the 83 year history of the competition, a South Island dairy farm has won the prestigious Ahuwhenua Trophy for Maori dairy farming.

Published in General News
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