Displaying items by tag: MPI

Sunday, 27 September 2015 17:00

June floods leave $70 million bill

A new MPI report outlines the economic impacts to the primary sector from the heavy rain and flooding that affected the western North Island in June.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 23 September 2015 15:17

Getting a taste of lamb from consumers

A research project is being launched to examine consumers' appetite for healthier, more nutritious New Zealand lamb and new lamb-based products.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 23 September 2015 13:00

Sorry tale of teats

MPI is investigating reports a Te Aroha farm worker cut the teats off about 20 milking cows, after argy-bargy with his employer.

Published in Milking It
Wednesday, 23 September 2015 10:09

Field trip has iwi farmers thinking outside the square

A farming tour demonstrating practical, hands-on practices and skills proved beneficial for a group from Northland iwi.

Published in Management
Tuesday, 22 September 2015 19:53

Passing the cooling proof point

Pending MPI milk cooling standards are intended to maintain current milk quality, improve milk quality and increase New Zealand’s reputation as a quality milk provider. 

Published in Management
Sunday, 20 September 2015 10:00

Final push in fruit fly programme

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) says it hopes to complete the Queensland fruit fly eradication programme in Auckland within the next few months.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 16 September 2015 12:00

Plan aims to lift region’s sheep and beef

Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy recently launched a new scheme to lift the productivity and profitability of sheep and beef farmers in Manawatu-Whanganui.

Published in Agribusiness
Saturday, 12 September 2015 15:00

MPI, cruise industry to combat fruit fly

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) will work closely with the cruise ship industry this season to manage biosecurity risk, especially fruit fly.

Published in General News
Saturday, 12 September 2015 10:00

Few animal welfare issues in dry North Canterbury

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has complimented farmers on their animal welfare management during the lengthy North Canterbury drought.

Published in Farm Health
Friday, 04 September 2015 09:39

MPI beefs up biosecurity x-raying

Four new biosecurity x-ray machines have been installed this week at international airports to prevent passengers bringing unwanted pests or diseases to New Zealand.

Published in General News
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