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The NZ Veterinary Association and the Ministry for Primary Industries are warning farmers to be even more alert for facial eczema with the forecasted strong El Nino conditions.

Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has praised farmers' preparations for this summer's El Nino climate pattern, as it shapes up to be one of the strongest on record.

Twenty-four new biosecurity detector dog teams graduated from their training last week — the biggest ever boost to MPI's sniffing force.

A report on the state of New Zealand soils has expressed great concern about the disproportionate amount of high-quality land being used for urban development.

'New Uses for Wool' will be the focus of a seven-year wool research consortium

The number of dairy cattle has dropped for the first time since 2005, says Statistics New Zealand.

FSL Foods is voluntarily recalling other Fruzio products to provide extra assurance to its customers.

Outrage is how Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy describes his reaction to the treatment of bobby calves on Waikato dairy farms.

The Ministry for Primary Industries has recalled the brand of frozen berries associated with the increased risk from Hepatitis A.

The Ministry for Primary Industries must name the imported berry products linked to Hepatitis A and recall them, says Labour's Primary Industry spokesman Damien O'Connor.