Displaying items by tag: Ministry for Primary Industries

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.

Published in General News

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

Published in General News

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

Published in General News

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.

Published in General News

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.

Published in General News

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

Published in General News

A new publication has been launched that offers a comprehensive and up-to-date resource on commercially available grazing pasture species in New Zealand.

Published in General News

The profitability of dairy farmers is likely to increase in the coming year, accordign to the latest report by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) on the outlook for the primary sector.

Published in General News
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