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Total primary sector export revenue for the year to June 2013 is forecast to be around $27.5 billion, down 5% on the previous year's income ($29.2 billion), says the Ministry for Primary Industries.

Two new dog teams start today at Christchurch airport – doubling the biosecurity detector dog capacity at the airport, says the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI).

Biosecurity officials have reported the bizarre discovery of two massive ostrich eggs in the luggage of a passenger at Auckland airport.

The Ministry for Primary Industries is seeking public views on possible changes to the Horticulture Export Authority (HEA) Act.

Border officials sent two foreign air passengers packing last Friday after they tried to smuggle seeds through Auckland airport.

While the 2012/13 season will be tough for farmers, Federated Farmers believes it is not as dire as some commentators say.

A more subdued season for pastoral farm business in 2012/13 is predicted by the Ministry for Primary Industries with typical farms models showing dairy profit after tax down 57%, sheep and beef down 15%, but deer getting a boost.

NEW ZEALAND infant formula exports to China face growing scrutiny.

The Ministry for Primary Industries is calling for applications for its co-investment fund, the Primary Growth Partnership (PGP).

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is making good progress in implementing the recommendations of the recent independent review of imports of kiwifruit plant material.