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

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

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

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. 

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

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

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

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

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.

Farming in New Zealand in 2015 can be summarised in two words: challenge and opportunity; it is through resilience that the former turns into the later.