Displaying items by tag: Ministry for Primary Industries

Friday, 26 April 2019 09:55

Leading the way in sustainable farming

Alex Turnbull, director NZMP marketing, Fonterra, outlines the co-op’s ongoing commitment to adding value to New Zealand’s economy and the global dairy industry.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 24 April 2019 09:55

Is reducing cow numbers the answer?

The argument over whether New Zealand has too many cows is a regional issue, not a national issue, according to Ministry of Primary Industries’ chief science advisor, John Roche.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 17 April 2019 09:12

Agriculture’s wicked problem

A wicked problem: that’s how the chief science advisor to the Ministry for Primary Industries describes the issue of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions as they affect agriculture.

Published in General News
Friday, 05 April 2019 09:48

Strong year picked for ag in 2019

MPI’s latest quarterly report on the outlook for the New Zealand primary sector says the industry’s exports performed better than had been expected during the year ending June 2019.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 02 April 2019 10:13

MPI blame media stuff up

The Ministry of Primary Industries has dismissed claims that 100s of new cases of Mycoplasma bovis have been found.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 19 February 2019 10:25

MPI dismisses pig disease fears

New Zealand Pork is questioning whether New Zealand is doing enough to protect against deadly diseases.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 19 February 2019 09:55

Challenges ahead for primary exporters

MPI is focussed on the worst-case scenario of a no deal Brexit.

Published in General News
Thursday, 14 February 2019 09:10

Tasman fires: Look after stock — MPI

Rural communities in the Tasman District are being offered advice and support from the Ministry for Primary Industries to look after themselves and their animals.

Published in General News

The Ministry for Primary Industries and volunteer groups have come together to protect animal welfare in the Tasman District fires response.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 12 February 2019 10:55

Bigger push to tame pest weed

The Ministry for Primary Industries has ramped up its efforts to contain the invasive weed velvetleaf.

Published in General News
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