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The Ministry for Primary Industries have published a brochure to help farmers prepare for what could be a drier summer.

An ongoing trial of integrated pest management (IPM) strategies in forage brassica crops is showing positive signs, says the insecticide maker DuPont.

The dairy industry has unveiled a new joint workplace action to attract skilled workers.

Former farm manager Michael James Whitelock was been jailed for 4 and a half years and disqualified from owning animals for 10 years after pleading guilty to animal cruelty.

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.

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.