Displaying items by tag: Ministry for Primary Industries

Wednesday, 09 March 2016 16:16

Charges laid in bobby calf case

The Ministry for Primary Industries has laid charges against an individual in relation to an investigation into animal welfare offences involving bobby calves.

Published in General News
Monday, 07 March 2016 13:55

MPI kicks up a stink over bug

MPI is running a special public information campaign to alert people, especially around ports, to watch for the brown marmorated stink bug.

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The eight organisations that formed a Bobby Calf Action Group at the end of 2015 are well advanced on a range of initiatives ensuring best practice handling and management of bobby calves.

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The country needs to be very careful about not allowing the debate over fresh water quality to be solely about the dairy industry.

Published in General News
Sunday, 28 February 2016 13:55

Avocado sector joins GIA

The avocado industry has become the seventh industry partner to join the Government Industry Agreement (GIA) biosecurity partnership.

Published in General News
Monday, 22 February 2016 10:33

Next steps for freshwater

New measures to improve the management of New Zealand's rivers, lakes, aquifers and wetlands have been proposed at the Bluegreens Forum in Tekapo on Saturday.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 17 February 2016 19:29

PGP aims for stronger wool returns

A significant lift in strong wool prices is the main aim of a newly announced industry and Government-backed research project.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 09 February 2016 11:49

Tau fly response ends

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has completed its response to the find of a single Tau fly in an Auckland suburb; no more of the flies found.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 03 February 2016 09:55

Drought relief extended – despite recent rains

Events are often moved indoors because of rain, but seldom are they moved outdoors because of it.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 27 January 2016 12:55

Liquid milk opportunity missed

The New Zealand dairy industry is not latching on to increased demand in Asia for liquid milk.

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