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MPI has launched an independent review of the assurances it receives for the safe transport of livestock by sea.

New Zealand’s waterways are getting a $3 million boost from the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI).

A new $1 million project will develop a new information system to help shape the genetics powering New Zealand's dairy sector.

MPI is wanting to provide guidance around potential contracts signed by small forest owners – many of whom are farm foresters.

MPI has received hundreds of calls from businesses in the food and beverage sectoring wanting to ensure that they are correctly complying with COVID-19 requirements.

MPI boss Ray Smith has appealed to all those involved in food and beverage processing to be meticulous about hygiene.

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) will be visiting packhouses and other horticultural operations across the country from today.

A farm with five or fewer staff and observing social distancing among workers need not register as an essential business.

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has set up a register for safe practice in the sector, with registrations due this Friday.

Primary sector export returns will take a $1.3 billion hit from COVID-19, but there is some good news.