Displaying items by tag: Ministry for Primary Industries

Tuesday, 09 February 2016 11:49

Tau fly response ends

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has completed its response to the find of a single Tau fly in an Auckland suburb; no more of the flies found.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 03 February 2016 09:55

Drought relief extended – despite recent rains

Events are often moved indoors because of rain, but seldom are they moved outdoors because of it.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 27 January 2016 12:55

Liquid milk opportunity missed

The New Zealand dairy industry is not latching on to increased demand in Asia for liquid milk.

Published in General News
Monday, 25 January 2016 13:50

Public support vital for Tau fly threat

It's been a busy time for MPI and AsureQuality staff since they swung into action following the find of a single male Tau fly on Thursday afternoon.

Published in General News
Sunday, 24 January 2016 10:55

E-commerce an opportunity in waiting

The Ministry for Primary Industries says E-commerce has huge potential for the New Zealand primary sector.

Published in General News
Friday, 22 January 2016 15:21

Tau fly found in Auckland suburb

A single Tau fly has been found in surveillance traps in South Auckland and is under investigation by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI).

Published in General News
Thursday, 21 January 2016 13:24

More rain needed - MPI

MPI says while recent rains have brought welcome respite from dry weather in much of the country, farmers in drought-affected regions will feel the impact of El Niño for months.

Published in Agribusiness
Wednesday, 20 January 2016 14:47

Drought in south enters second year

Widespread drought conditions in the South Island mean the medium-scale event classification will be extended until the end of June, Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy announced today.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 19 January 2016 11:55

Kiwifruit sector bounces back with vengence

Situation and Outlook for Primary Industries author Jarred Mair got a big surprise while preparing the report.

Published in General News
Monday, 11 January 2016 11:21

El Nino brings mixed bag

Despite recent rain, farmers in drought-affected parts of New Zealand will continue to feel the impacts of El Niño for months, as NIWA's latest seasonal outlook indicates.

Published in General News
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