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OPINION: In the same way that even a stopped clock is right twice a day, economists sometimes get it right.
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has praised farmers' preparations for this summer's El Nino climate pattern, as it shapes up to be one of the strongest on record.
Twenty-four new biosecurity detector dog teams graduated from their training last week — the biggest ever boost to MPI's sniffing force.
A report on the state of New Zealand soils has expressed great concern about the disproportionate amount of high-quality land being used for urban development.
If imported frozen berries caused the five recent cases of Hepatitis A, these must have been contaminated during handling, claims a scientific expert.
FSL Foods is voluntarily recalling other Fruzio products to provide extra assurance to its customers.
Outrage is how Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy describes his reaction to the treatment of bobby calves on Waikato dairy farms.
The Ministry for Primary Industries has recalled the brand of frozen berries associated with the increased risk from Hepatitis A.
The Ministry for Primary Industries must name the imported berry products linked to Hepatitis A and recall them, says Labour's Primary Industry spokesman Damien O'Connor.
The Ministry for Primary Industries is investigating the alleged mistreatment of bobby calves that were the subject of a television programme last night following receipt of footage that was aired on the programme.
OPINION: In the same way that even a stopped clock is right twice a day, economists sometimes get it right.
OPINION: The proposed RMA reforms took a while to drop but were well signaled after the election.