Displaying items by tag: Ministry for Primary Industries

A Hawke's Bay farmer has been sentenced to seven-and-a-half-months' home detention and disqualified from being in charge of or owning sheep and cattle for 12 months for serious animal welfare offending.

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A Rangitikei farmer has been indefinitely banned from owning animals and sentenced to serve 9 months and 3 weeks’ home detention following animal welfare failures that caused the death of more than 140 animals.

Published in General News
Thursday, 09 April 2026 11:55

LeaderBrand Leads with AI Innovation

Major New Zealand fresh produce grower is tapping AI to manage weeds on one of its farms.

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Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) Director General Ray Smith is giving a big shout-out to the horticulture sector, especially kiwifruit.

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Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) Director General Ray Smith believes there is potential for an increase in dairy farming in New Zealand.

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An industry-wide project led by Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is underway to deal with the rising number of feral pests, in particular, browsing pests such as deer and pigs.

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Salmonellosis is a serious disease in cattle.

Published in Farm Health

Relationships are key to opening new trading opportunities and dealing with some of the rules that countries impose that impede the free flow of trade.

Published in General News
Thursday, 03 July 2025 08:55

Editorial: Support, don't stifle farmers

OPINION: Ministry for Primary Industries' situation outlook for primary industries report (SOPI) makes impressive reading.

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A major milestone on New Zealand's unique journey to eradicate Mycoplasma bovis could come before the end of this year.

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