Displaying items by tag: MPI

Sunday, 29 November 2015 07:00

The leafroll 3 ‘toolkit’

By far the most destructive virus present in New Zealand vineyards, Grapevine leafroll-associated virus 3 ('leafroll 3' for short).

Published in Industry
Tuesday, 17 November 2015 14:57

NZ an emerging leader in ag technologies

NZ is an emerging leader in the provision of ag technology — providing for countries that increasingly need to feed growing populations, Primary Industry Minister Nathan Guy told a conference in Beijing yesterday.

Published in General News
Friday, 13 November 2015 09:22

Guy to Australia and China

Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy will attend agricultural conferences on a four-day trip to Australia and China.

Published in General News
Thursday, 12 November 2015 11:30

20 years for biosecurity detector dog programme

MPI celebrates 20 years since the birth of its biosecurity detector dog programme with a giant cake at the Christchurch A&P Show today.

Published in General News
Thursday, 05 November 2015 13:12

Forestry joins biosecurity club

The forestry industry has become the sixth industry group to join the Government Industry Agreement (GIA) biosecurity partnership.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 04 November 2015 10:57

Industry back on its bike

The amazing recovery of the kiwifruit industry from the ravages of PSa was celebrated recently at Parliament in Wellington.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 03 November 2015 16:50

Raw milk warning from MPI

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is reminding consumers to take care when drinking raw unpasteurised milk, a high-risk food.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 03 November 2015 16:47

Giant biosecurity dogs introduced

New harrier hound puppies will potentially allow the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) to breed giant biosecurity detector dogs.

Published in General News
Thursday, 29 October 2015 06:59

Green tick for mycotoxin binder

Alltech NZ has gained Ministry of Primary Industry registration for its longstanding product Mycosorb, which mitigates the adverse effects of mycotoxin in stock feed.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 28 October 2015 15:13

NZ needs to lift its international branding

An international brand expert says New Zealand has a lot of work to do on its international branding.

Published in General News
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