Displaying items by tag: MPI

Monday, 26 September 2016 06:55

Tourism ‘flippant’ on biosecurity

The tourism sector appears flippant both on the risk their industry poses through arriving passengers, and the importance of biosecurity, Horticulture New Zealand says.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 21 September 2016 08:55

Compensation clarification

Compensation issues need to be clarified in the government’s biosecurity response guide, says a new report on New Zealand’s veterinary services.

Published in General News
Monday, 19 September 2016 10:50

$3m for climate change projects

Thirteen research projects have received funding approvals totalling $3.1 million through MPI’s Sustainable Land Management and Climate Change (SLMACC) research programme.

Published in General News
Monday, 19 September 2016 07:44

Little used quarantine facilities may go

Low-traffic quarantine facilities may be reduced under the latest move by the Ministry for Primary Industries to stop unwanted pests and diseases from entering New Zealand.

Published in General News
Thursday, 08 September 2016 20:55

PGP gaining traction – Guy

Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy says an independent study shows Primary Growth Partnerships (PGP) can generate $6.4 billion by 2025.

Published in Agribusiness
Tuesday, 06 September 2016 23:55

‘Turbo-charger’ for sheep milk sector

The dairy sheep industry in New Zealand will be "turbo-charged" by a new $31.39 million Primary Growth Partnership (PGP), the Primary Industries Minister, Nathan Guy, claims.

Published in General News

Drought has cost Northland dearly in recent years, but a new study shows more than 90,000ha of it could potentially be irrigated offering greater protection from dry weather and contributing millions to the local economy.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 03 August 2016 15:35

Giant willow aphid project wins funding

A major collaborative project to reduce the impacts of the giant willow aphid has been awarded $425,629 funding by MPI's Sustainable Farming Fund.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 03 August 2016 14:36

Ramming cow with quad bike earns ban

A former contract milker has been banned from working in the dairy industry for 12 months for ramming a dairy cow with a quad bike, causing it severe pain and distress.

Published in General News
Monday, 01 August 2016 15:03

Sustainable Farming Fund open for applications

The 2017/18 funding round for MPI's Sustainable Farming Fund (SFF) opens today.

Published in General News
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