MPI
Official report into botulism scare slams Fonterra's food safety culture; says attempt to save NZ$150,000 caused crisis; says MPI crisis response incoherent, confused
9th Dec 14, 3:04pm
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Official report into botulism scare slams Fonterra's food safety culture; says attempt to save NZ$150,000 caused crisis; says MPI crisis response incoherent, confused
Livestock numbers forecast shows little change - unlikely to achieve MPI’s optimistic revenue forecasts
13th Aug 14, 8:47am
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Livestock numbers forecast shows little change - unlikely to achieve MPI’s optimistic revenue forecasts
Allan Barber says only the Government has the power to bring urgently needed change to a now disillusioned red meat industry that has been trying on its own for 30 years
23rd Jul 14, 11:53am
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Allan Barber says only the Government has the power to bring urgently needed change to a now disillusioned red meat industry that has been trying on its own for 30 years
Allan Barber reports on a ‘pommie farmer whinge’ about lamb competition from NZ, subsidy problems, land use changes, and the milk price
7th Jul 14, 10:32am
Allan Barber reports on a ‘pommie farmer whinge’ about lamb competition from NZ, subsidy problems, land use changes, and the milk price
Allan Barber says farmers' professional operating choices will likely have the best outcome for their industry as a whole, rather than formal restructuring
30th Jun 14, 10:08am
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Allan Barber says farmers' professional operating choices will likely have the best outcome for their industry as a whole, rather than formal restructuring
Allan Barber says there is a lot to gain by everyone by getting in behind the latest RMPP, a serious, sensible and achievable plan to rebuild profitability in the sector
28th May 14, 9:00am
Allan Barber says there is a lot to gain by everyone by getting in behind the latest RMPP, a serious, sensible and achievable plan to rebuild profitability in the sector
Allan Barber chides those who just seek a 'government solution' to the red meat industry's problems and their flow on effects
24th May 14, 11:32am
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Allan Barber chides those who just seek a 'government solution' to the red meat industry's problems and their flow on effects
Allan Barber wants to see more industry-wide common sense and willingness to compromise in the meat processing industry - and less can-kicking by the banks
14th May 14, 11:18am
Allan Barber wants to see more industry-wide common sense and willingness to compromise in the meat processing industry - and less can-kicking by the banks
No more talkfests; engage and collaborate for change says Nathan Guy because the red meat sector is performing well with a bright future
26th Mar 14, 2:35pm
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No more talkfests; engage and collaborate for change says Nathan Guy because the red meat sector is performing well with a bright future
Commercial dairy expansion used to improve returns on Maori land and bring economic and jobs gains
20th Mar 14, 5:13pm
Commercial dairy expansion used to improve returns on Maori land and bring economic and jobs gains
Grumpy sheep farmers; Fonterra in a tough spot; funding failure; where the money went?
14th Mar 14, 2:27pm
Grumpy sheep farmers; Fonterra in a tough spot; funding failure; where the money went?
MPI files charges against Fonterra over botulism scare; Fonterra accepts them
13th Mar 14, 9:58am
MPI files charges against Fonterra over botulism scare; Fonterra accepts them
Protocol over live animal exports to Saudi Arabia marks progress in trading relations
5th Mar 14, 12:06pm
Protocol over live animal exports to Saudi Arabia marks progress in trading relations
Kiwifruit industry rebounds with record returns and demands for orchards back to pre Psa levels
3rd Mar 14, 9:24am
Kiwifruit industry rebounds with record returns and demands for orchards back to pre Psa levels
Opposition parties call for government to resume all meat inspections after Metro investigation reveals food safety concerns over outsourced inspections
21st Feb 14, 4:09pm
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Opposition parties call for government to resume all meat inspections after Metro investigation reveals food safety concerns over outsourced inspections
China acknowledges "the land is sick and we need to have fundamental change in agricultural management"; will need more food imports during a long remediation
21st Feb 14, 9:36am
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China acknowledges "the land is sick and we need to have fundamental change in agricultural management"; will need more food imports during a long remediation
MPI lifts primary industries earnings forecast by 15.6% to NZ$36.5 bln for 2013/14 season; More than half of gains come from dairy
19th Feb 14, 5:04pm
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MPI lifts primary industries earnings forecast by 15.6% to NZ$36.5 bln for 2013/14 season; More than half of gains come from dairy
Whangarei fruit fly operation comes to an end; Minister claims response shows a world class, multi-layered biosecurity system
8th Feb 14, 9:36am
Whangarei fruit fly operation comes to an end; Minister claims response shows a world class, multi-layered biosecurity system
Feds like Red Meat PMP's focus inside farm gate, but also want processor industry reform now
13th Dec 13, 8:37am
Feds like Red Meat PMP's focus inside farm gate, but also want processor industry reform now
Ill-treatment of dairy cows brings sentence and disqualification for insolvent farmer
7th Dec 13, 8:23am
Ill-treatment of dairy cows brings sentence and disqualification for insolvent farmer
Now only 25 of the 638 fish stocks in QMS are now below the biological 'soft limit'; overfishing falls again, claims MPI
13th Nov 13, 4:35pm
Now only 25 of the 638 fish stocks in QMS are now below the biological 'soft limit'; overfishing falls again, claims MPI
Govt seeks feedback to proposed amendments to the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management
7th Nov 13, 4:25pm
Govt seeks feedback to proposed amendments to the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management
Risks rise of banks getting access to NAIT-type data when stock is sold at saleyards or to processors; Aussie farmers furious at proposal
28th Oct 13, 9:52am
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Risks rise of banks getting access to NAIT-type data when stock is sold at saleyards or to processors; Aussie farmers furious at proposal
First registration of a sustainable agrichemical for the SFF minor crops project
9th Oct 13, 1:26pm
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First registration of a sustainable agrichemical for the SFF minor crops project
More New Zealand agricultural products held up by Chinese on contamination issues
25th Sep 13, 1:44pm
More New Zealand agricultural products held up by Chinese on contamination issues