MPI
Allan Barber says MPI must get balance right between regulatory function and growth; he calls for seriously senior leadership
20th Sep 13, 10:10am
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Allan Barber says MPI must get balance right between regulatory function and growth; he calls for seriously senior leadership
MPI establishes biosecurity response to control blackgrass in Canterbury; cropping yields under serious threat
5th Sep 13, 5:41pm
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MPI establishes biosecurity response to control blackgrass in Canterbury; cropping yields under serious threat
Ministry targets animal welfare, NAIT and biosecurity compliance in Waikato BOP areas
23rd Aug 13, 12:20pm
Ministry targets animal welfare, NAIT and biosecurity compliance in Waikato BOP areas
Ahead of ministerial inquiry into dairy sector quality systems, MPI pushes ahead with 'interim measure' plan
20th Aug 13, 3:13pm
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Ahead of ministerial inquiry into dairy sector quality systems, MPI pushes ahead with 'interim measure' plan
Export certificates revoked after nitrate found in dairy ingredient sent to China
19th Aug 13, 12:19pm
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Export certificates revoked after nitrate found in dairy ingredient sent to China
Taxpayers stump up half the research budget for a feasability study for converting forestry waste to biofuel
25th Jul 13, 3:00pm
Taxpayers stump up half the research budget for a feasability study for converting forestry waste to biofuel
If a bulbul population gets established it may affect the horticultural industry, native vegetation, other birdlife and private gardens
12th Jul 13, 4:17pm
If a bulbul population gets established it may affect the horticultural industry, native vegetation, other birdlife and private gardens
Certification requirements for meat shipments to China have changed; affects consignments enroute
8th Jul 13, 12:01pm
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Certification requirements for meat shipments to China have changed; affects consignments enroute
Latest tests prove the animal part found in a BOP PKE shipment was not imported with the feed supplement, says MPI
26th Jun 13, 10:05am
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Latest tests prove the animal part found in a BOP PKE shipment was not imported with the feed supplement, says MPI
Federated Farmers urges urgent adoption of tougher PKE standards following new discovery of biosecurity hazards
20th Jun 13, 8:45am
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Federated Farmers urges urgent adoption of tougher PKE standards following new discovery of biosecurity hazards
The Weekly Livestock Report: Lamb and venison schedules lift but beef upturn slow
18th Jun 13, 9:54pm
The Weekly Livestock Report: Lamb and venison schedules lift but beef upturn slow
MPI reviews the outlook for primary industries and finds them on track to double the value of sector exports by 2025
11th Jun 13, 8:23am
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MPI reviews the outlook for primary industries and finds them on track to double the value of sector exports by 2025
Bruce Wills says farmers have no problem taking responsibility when something goes wrong, but that should apply to bureaucrats too
1st Jun 13, 2:40pm
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Bruce Wills says farmers have no problem taking responsibility when something goes wrong, but that should apply to bureaucrats too
Wayne McNee, currently the Director-General of MPI, has been appointed Chief Executive of dairy farmer cooperative Livestock Improvement
29th Apr 13, 4:54pm
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Wayne McNee, currently the Director-General of MPI, has been appointed Chief Executive of dairy farmer cooperative Livestock Improvement
Trade links deepen with China in rural sector building on FTA which tripled exports
25th Apr 13, 9:47am
Trade links deepen with China in rural sector building on FTA which tripled exports
DOC and farmers concerned about Nelson infestation of new pest threat. Multi agency attempt to eradicate underway
10th Apr 13, 3:35pm
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DOC and farmers concerned about Nelson infestation of new pest threat. Multi agency attempt to eradicate underway
Fed Farmers concerned about the biosecurity risk to PRRS from a flood of imported pork. Your view?
20th Mar 13, 2:23pm
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Fed Farmers concerned about the biosecurity risk to PRRS from a flood of imported pork. Your view?
Allan Barber reviews a hard-hitting Report critical of readiness for a major foot-and-mouth outbreak, made more worrying after FedFarmers concerns about PKE
5th Mar 13, 4:35pm
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Allan Barber reviews a hard-hitting Report critical of readiness for a major foot-and-mouth outbreak, made more worrying after FedFarmers concerns about PKE
Allan Barber welcomes the commitment of $65 million in funding to the Red Meat PGP and is cheered by the progress. Your view?
30th Jan 13, 12:55pm
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Allan Barber welcomes the commitment of $65 million in funding to the Red Meat PGP and is cheered by the progress. Your view?
New crown company for big irrigation investment to be established; 'we have plenty of water - its about managing it better'
23rd Jan 13, 1:30pm
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New crown company for big irrigation investment to be established; 'we have plenty of water - its about managing it better'
Richard Longman reviews whether our growing bulk wine exports pose a threat to our hard-won wine reputation. Your view?
11th Dec 12, 3:35pm
Richard Longman reviews whether our growing bulk wine exports pose a threat to our hard-won wine reputation. Your view?
Richard Longman reviews whether New Zealand wine is maintaining its competitive advantage in key export markets
29th Nov 12, 9:30am
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Richard Longman reviews whether New Zealand wine is maintaining its competitive advantage in key export markets
With 119 farms Landcorp is the largest corporate farmer in the country and is publicly owned. It has had a 'solid' year. Allan Barber assesses its results
28th Nov 12, 9:30am
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With 119 farms Landcorp is the largest corporate farmer in the country and is publicly owned. It has had a 'solid' year. Allan Barber assesses its results
Gareth Morgan defends the Horizons One Plan and says that standards need to be toughened, not loosened. Your view?
27th Nov 12, 2:04pm
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Gareth Morgan defends the Horizons One Plan and says that standards need to be toughened, not loosened. Your view?
MPI’s Farm Monitoring Report forecasts income drops for dairy and sheep and beef
23rd Oct 12, 5:38pm
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MPI’s Farm Monitoring Report forecasts income drops for dairy and sheep and beef