Displaying items by tag: MINISTRY OF BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND EMPLOYMENT

Thursday, 20 February 2025 14:25

Waste to Treasure: Growing value in winery waste

Wine companies have been "very generous" in gifting grape marc to a project working to transform the winemaking byproduct.

Published in Industry
Friday, 19 July 2024 07:55

Unlocking pasture from above

New Zealand farmers can already subscribe to satellite-based services assessing their pasture levels; now scientists hope they can take satellite imaging to the next step and unlock information about its nutritional value.

Published in Management
Wednesday, 11 October 2023 07:25

Bacteria to prevent fungal diseases

Plant fungal diseases can be devastating for horticulture and agriculture - in the worst cases, wiping out entire crops.

Published in General News

A multi-site study on hill country farms around New Zealand is providing a wealth of information and research findings to help guide farmers around pasture forage decisions.

Published in Management

It's clear the internet has become a fundamental service for New Zealanders, with a Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) paper on connectivity finding a "clear upwards demand" for internet services in NZ - rising by around 40% each year.

Published in Machinery & Products
Tuesday, 07 September 2021 06:55

Labour pains!

Overseas workers on their way to drive machinery and pick fruit could be affected by last week's decision to pause the release of MIQ rooms.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 15 June 2021 13:31

Seriously?

OPINION: The Hound hears that government department MBIE is apparently working on a 'NZ Battery Project' to try and find a solution to dry years when we don't get enough hydropower.

Published in The Hound
Wednesday, 05 May 2021 10:55

Report dismisses NZ spud growers claims

Potato growers aren't giving up their fight against cheaper frozen french fries imports from the European Union.

Published in General News

A South Canterbury dairy farmer has been fined $30,000 for breaching employment entitlements of 24 workers.

Published in General News

A South Canterbury dairy farmer has been fined $30,000 for breaching employment entitlements of 24 workers.

Published in General News
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