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A significant lift in strong wool prices is the main aim of a newly announced industry and Government-backed research project.

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has completed its response to the find of a single Tau fly in an Auckland suburb; no more of the flies found.

Events are often moved indoors because of rain, but seldom are they moved outdoors because of it.

The New Zealand dairy industry is not latching on to increased demand in Asia for liquid milk.

It's been a busy time for MPI and AsureQuality staff since they swung into action following the find of a single male Tau fly on Thursday afternoon.

The Ministry for Primary Industries says E-commerce has huge potential for the New Zealand primary sector.

A single Tau fly has been found in surveillance traps in South Auckland and is under investigation by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI).

MPI says while recent rains have brought welcome respite from dry weather in much of the country, farmers in drought-affected regions will feel the impact of El Niño for months.

Widespread drought conditions in the South Island mean the medium-scale event classification will be extended until the end of June, Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy announced today.

Situation and Outlook for Primary Industries author Jarred Mair got a big surprise while preparing the report.