Displaying items by tag: Ministry for Primary Industries

The discovery of the cow disease Mycoplasma bovis in South Canterbury last month again raised concerns among farmers about NZ’s biosecurity measures and responsiveness.

As MPI keeps working to eradicate Mycoplasma bovis, it has warned farmers to be prepared for possible long-term management of the disease.

The Ministry for Primary Industries is still assessing the likely means of entry of the cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis, following its discovery on two dairy farms in the Morven area near Oamaru.

The Labour Party has sent “blank invoices” to farmers around the country, says Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy.

Pain relief for disbudding cattle will be mandatory under new animal welfare regulations.

MPI says it is continuing to build the picture of where the cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis is present and contain it to those farms.

The dairy industry is ready to tackle environmental concerns, including its contribution to greenhouse gasses, says an independent report.

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) says it’s happy with the way farmers are preparing for the new bobby calf regulations to be enforced from August 1.

The Ministry for Primary Industries is taking more time to review submissions to its consultation on the definition of Manuka honey.

A rise in dairy, forestry and horticultural exports spearhead the way for a big rise in the value of primary exports through to 2021, says the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) latest Situation and Outlook report.