Displaying items by tag: Ministry for Primary Industries

Wednesday, 27 September 2023 15:25

Junket?

OPINION: The Hound notes that the Taxpayers’ Union recently revealed that the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) spent more than $125,000 for its presence at this year’s Mystery Creek Fieldays.

Published in The Hound
Wednesday, 02 August 2023 10:55

Consumer demands will determine future

Consumers in the future may want produce that they perceive is designed especially for them.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 19 July 2023 08:55

China on the bounce back?

There has been much commentary about China with concerns about how Covid lockdowns there have dented consumer confidence, driving down consumer spending.

Published in General News
Thursday, 13 July 2023 10:55

Give bobbies same respect

On the farm, bobby calves must be given the same degree of care as every other calf on the farm.

Published in Farm Health
Thursday, 29 June 2023 12:55

Editorial: Dairy is king!

OPINION: Sobering is perhaps the best word to describe the latest Situation and Outlook report on Primary Industries (SOPI) produced by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI).

Published in Opinion
Tuesday, 20 June 2023 09:55

A good year but outlook hazy

Some good news - albeit temporary for primary exports.

Published in General News
Thursday, 08 June 2023 06:55

Career pathways for job seekers

Primary sector education and exciting career opportunities will be showcased at the Fieldays Opportunity Grows Here Careers Hub next month.

Published in Agribusiness
Friday, 26 May 2023 09:55

Farmer sentenced for neglect

A Canterbury farmer has been found responsible for the death of 610 calves she was raising, following a successful prosecution by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI).

Published in Farm Health
Thursday, 25 May 2023 12:55

Boss backs new on-farm team

OPINION: The Ministry for Primary Industries' frontline staff are vital to our work supporting the food and fibre sector and I'm proud of our team's efforts.

Published in Opinion
Friday, 12 May 2023 09:12

MPI on-farm support providing real help

OPINION: Cyclone Gabrielle has been one of the biggest challenges farmers and growers in affected regions have faced in my lifetime and for one of the districts I am working in, Tararua, this is no exception.

Published in Opinion
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