Displaying items by tag: Ministry for Primary Industries

Thursday, 12 February 2015 09:52

Minister welcomes review of PGP

Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has welcomed the findings of an independent report into the Primary Growth Partnership (PGP) by the Office of the Auditor-General.

Published in General News
Monday, 09 February 2015 00:00

MPI looks to increase fees to industry

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is proposing to raise its charges for food safety and biosecurity services.

Published in Agribusiness
Thursday, 05 February 2015 10:00

Setting dairying women on the right path

Two participants of the Agri-Women's Development Trust's (AWDT) new pilot programme say they have come away feeling empowered and confident in the running of their dairy farming businesses.

Published in General News
Thursday, 05 February 2015 00:00

What does a ‘drought’ declaration mean?

MPI’s David Wansbrough says a lot of people look for the headline ‘drought declaration’, but they should understand what this means in practical terms. 

Published in General News
Wednesday, 04 February 2015 00:00

New AgCarm chief

Agcarm – the industry association which represents crop protection, animal health and rural supplier businesses – has appointed Mark Ross as its new chief executive.

Published in Farm Health
Friday, 30 January 2015 09:41

PGP aims for yearly $56m boost for venison

Deer Industry New Zealand and the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) will be collaborating in a new Primary Growth Partnership (PGP) programme called Passion2Profit.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 28 January 2015 14:47

No drought yet but MPI keeping a close eye – Guy

The government is monitoring the impact of dry weather on farmers around the country. Minister for Primary Industries, Nathan Guy says he and his department are maintaining a ‘watching brief’.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 21 January 2015 09:56

Not drought yet - MPI

Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy met with local farmers near Ashburton yesterday and says that dry conditions are a concern.

Published in General News
Monday, 19 January 2015 15:04

Wine industry opposes cost recovery proposal

New Zealand Winegrowers is strongly opposing a proposal from the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) to recover $2.9 million per year from the wine industry to meet the costs of its wine regulatory programme.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 10 December 2014 14:26

Dairy drags export earnings down

TOTAL AGRICULTURAL export earnings for 2014-15 will be down 9.5%, warns the Ministry of Primary Industries.

Published in General News
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