Displaying items by tag: Ministry for Primary Industries

Friday, 18 March 2016 11:55

Bobby calf planning

The heat is being turned up under bobby calf welfare.

Published in Farm Health
Thursday, 17 March 2016 12:55

Citrus joins GIA biosecurity agreement

The citrus industry has become the eighth industry partner to join the Government Industry Agreement (GIA) biosecurity partnership.

Published in General News
Thursday, 10 March 2016 15:55

Time for a second green revolution

A second green revolution is needed - and the answer includes genetic technologies.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 09 March 2016 16:16

Charges laid in bobby calf case

The Ministry for Primary Industries has laid charges against an individual in relation to an investigation into animal welfare offences involving bobby calves.

Published in General News
Monday, 07 March 2016 13:55

MPI kicks up a stink over bug

MPI is running a special public information campaign to alert people, especially around ports, to watch for the brown marmorated stink bug.

Published in General News

The eight organisations that formed a Bobby Calf Action Group at the end of 2015 are well advanced on a range of initiatives ensuring best practice handling and management of bobby calves.

Published in General News

The country needs to be very careful about not allowing the debate over fresh water quality to be solely about the dairy industry.

Published in General News
Sunday, 28 February 2016 13:55

Avocado sector joins GIA

The avocado industry has become the seventh industry partner to join the Government Industry Agreement (GIA) biosecurity partnership.

Published in General News
Monday, 22 February 2016 10:33

Next steps for freshwater

New measures to improve the management of New Zealand's rivers, lakes, aquifers and wetlands have been proposed at the Bluegreens Forum in Tekapo on Saturday.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 17 February 2016 19:29

PGP aims for stronger wool returns

A significant lift in strong wool prices is the main aim of a newly announced industry and Government-backed research project.

Published in General News
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