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Low-cost Diagnostic Tool Could Significantly Improve Crop Production In Developing Countries
Thursday, 20 March 2025, 11:17 am | Ministry For Primary Industries
The rapid test uses a combination of chemistries to identify plant disease and will allow growers to remove unhealthy plants in the field early in their growing season, enabling them to increase crop production of important food sources such as maize. More >>
Rangitikei Farmer Sent To Prison For 28 Months, Disqualified From Being In Charge Of Animals Indefinitely
Monday, 10 March 2025, 4:29 pm | Ministry For Primary Industries
Peter James Valentine (63) was sentenced in the Taihape District Court today (March 10) on 12 charges under the Animal Welfare Act, following a successful prosecution by the Ministry for Primary Industries. More >>
Auckland Fruit Fly – Controls On Produce Movements Now In Place
Friday, 21 February 2025, 12:19 pm | Ministry For Primary Industries
The horticulture pest was found in one of Biosecurity New Zealand’s national surveillance traps which are placed in fruit trees in residential back yards. Other traps in the area checked in recent days showed no signs of other flies and our initial investigations More >>
Fishing Company Fined $16,500 For Not Using Tori Line, Submitting False Statement On Fish Landing Return
Monday, 17 February 2025, 4:08 pm | Ministry For Primary Industries
Off the coast of the Bay of Plenty, another of the company’s vessels, Kiella, filed an electronic report identifying a different area to where the fish was actually harvested from. More >>
Southland Livestock Grazing Company Fined $48,750 Over Hundreds Of Cattle Grazing In Mud
Thursday, 23 January 2025, 3:38 pm | Ministry For Primary Industries
MPI’s investigation found that former farm workers at the property had warned the company and directors who leased the property against using silage stacks. The property owner reiterated these concerns to one of the grazing company directors, but no action ... More >>
MPI Completes First Phase Of Investigation Into Alleged Animal Welfare Breaches
Friday, 17 January 2025, 2:04 pm | Ministry For Primary Industries
Separate to the investigation, MPI is working with wool sector groups to establish an oversight group to support good animal welfare practice and continuous improvement in the industry. More >>
Fruit Fly In Auckland – Situation Update 9 January 2025
Thursday, 9 January 2025, 11:13 am | Ministry For Primary Industries
“We’ve surveyed more than 500 local properties and the fruit grown on them, and we’ll continue to talk to residents, local businesses, and groups, including attending local markets over the weekend to provide information to people. The response from ... More >>
No Further HPAI Detected After More Than 4,000 Samples Tested In Otago
Tuesday, 24 December 2024, 12:30 pm | Ministry For Primary Industries
MPI’s chief veterinary officer Mary van Andel says the Hillgrove site remains under a strict biosecurity lockdown as it undergoes cleaning and decontamination. More >>
Auckland Man Who Illegally Killed And Sold Pigs Fined $7,500
Monday, 18 November 2024, 11:29 am | Ministry For Primary Industries
Between September 2022 and May 2023, MPI covert investigators went to Mr Pulu’s Pukekohe property six times. They found Mr Pulu killing pigs inhumanely. More >>
Company And Director Of Nursery Fined $42,500 For Breaking Plant-import Quarantine Rules
Wednesday, 25 September 2024, 6:35 pm | Ministry For Primary Industries
Jeffrey Wayne Elliott (65) and Elliott Wholesale Nursery Limited were sentenced in the Christchurch District Court today (September 25) on one charge under the Biosecurity Act. They had earlier pleaded guilty following a successful prosecution by the Ministry ... More >>
Funding Round Open For Greenhouse Gas Inventory Research
Monday, 23 September 2024, 10:42 am | Ministry For Primary Industries
The annual funding round for the Greenhouse Gas Inventory Research (GHGIR) fund is now open, with $2.9 million of funding available for new GHGIR projects in the 2024/25 financial year. More >>
Expanded Scholarship Programme To Grow On-the-ground Support For Farmers And Growers
Monday, 19 August 2024, 11:03 am | Ministry For Primary Industries
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is expanding a scholarship programme for tertiary students as part of its efforts to boost on-the-ground support for farmers and growers. More >>
Workshops To Help Boost Animal Welfare Capacity During Civil Defence Emergencies
Tuesday, 9 July 2024, 11:10 am | Ministry For Primary Industries
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is leading a national effort to increase the number of New Zealanders trained to care for and handle companion animals during civil defence emergencies. More >>
Fresh Arsenal In Battle Against Fall Armyworm
Monday, 24 June 2024, 12:06 pm | Ministry For Primary Industries
Integrated management approach offers fresh arsenal in battle against fall armyworm More >>
Liquor Merchants Fined $244,000 For Trying To Sell Illegal Products
Monday, 17 June 2024, 12:59 pm | Ministry For Primary Industries
An Auckland liquor importer and distributor have been fined $244,000 for attempting to sell thousands of bottles of illegal liquor and avoiding the rules in place to protect consumers. More >>
New Fishing Rules To Strengthen Seabird Protections
Thursday, 13 June 2024, 6:49 pm | Ministry For Primary Industries
Fisheries New Zealand is bringing in new rules that will significantly reduce the risk of seabirds, including critically threatened albatrosses, being caught accidentally by commercial fishers. More >>
Company, Manager Fined $28,000 Over Biosecurity Risks
Tuesday, 11 June 2024, 5:48 pm | Ministry For Primary Industries
Freight company and manager fined $28,000 for delivering sea containers to unapproved location More >>
Dairy Farmer Placed On Home Detention, Disqualified From Being In Charge Of Animals Over Lack Of Feed And Welfare
Wednesday, 22 May 2024, 1:32 pm | Ministry For Primary Industries
During the inspection, MPI Animal Welfare Inspectors directed Mr Nairn to dry off some cows to enable the animals to recover to a healthy weight and prevent further suffering. More >>
New Import Requirements For Frozen Berries A Win-Win For Consumers And Food Importers
Tuesday, 23 April 2024, 10:12 am | Ministry For Primary Industries
New Zealand Food Safety today issued new import rules for frozen berries to help keep New Zealanders safe and improve processes at the border. More >>
North Otago Pair Ordered To Do 360 Hours Community Work, Given 12 Months Supervision For Online Sales Of Poached Pāua
Thursday, 11 April 2024, 10:58 am | Ministry For Primary Industries
A North Otago pair have been ordered to do 360 hours community work, along with being placed on 12 months supervision for online sales of poached pāua. Sheryl Maafu (49) and Niuila Maafu (59) were sentenced in the Oamaru District Court yesterday ... More >>
