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Animal research statistics released
Thursday, 15 July 2004, 11:02 am | Ministry Of Agriculture And Forestry
An increase in the number of animals used in research, testing and teaching was reported for 2003 in the Animal Ethics Advisory Committee (NAEAC) Annual Report released today. More >>
Report finds sheep & beef farmer optimism high
Tuesday, 13 July 2004, 11:23 am | Ministry Of Agriculture And Forestry
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry’s (MAF) 2004 Farm Monitoring report into sheep and beef production finds farmer confidence high and forecasts a six percent increase in gross incomes next year. More >>
Rationalisation for horticulture industries
Tuesday, 13 July 2004, 11:22 am | Ministry Of Agriculture And Forestry
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry’s (MAF) 2004 Farm Monitoring report into horticultural production identifies a period of rationalisation in the sector, with small growers leaving the industry while remaining growers are increasing their land ... More >>
Monitoring report looks at wine grapes
Tuesday, 13 July 2004, 11:21 am | Ministry Of Agriculture And Forestry
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry’s (MAF) 2004 Farm Monitoring report into horticulture for the first time considers the status of viticulture. More >>
Report tough times for country’s deer farm
Tuesday, 13 July 2004, 11:20 am | Ministry Of Agriculture And Forestry
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry’s (MAF) 2004 Farm Monitoring report highlights the challenging times for the deer industry, with prices for both venison and velvet plummeting. More >>
Farmers quietly optimistic about dairying future
Tuesday, 13 July 2004, 11:19 am | Ministry Of Agriculture And Forestry
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry’s (MAF) 2004 Farm Monitoring report into dairy production says 2003/04 was a difficult year for many but the recently announced increase in payouts means most farmers are heading into 2004/05 quietly optimistic ... More >>
Tough times for arable farmers, but outlook bright
Tuesday, 13 July 2004, 11:18 am | Ministry Of Agriculture And Forestry
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry’s (MAF) 2004 Farm Monitoring report into arable production details a hard current year for growers but better times on the horizon. More >>
No further finds of varroa in South Island
Friday, 11 June 2004, 3:23 pm | Ministry Of Agriculture And Forestry
There are no signs of varroa infestation in any of the hives checked as part of the South Island varroa investigation initiated on Friday 4 June. More >>
South Island Varroa Update
Tuesday, 8 June 2004, 12:41 am | Ministry Of Agriculture And Forestry
No further signs of the bee pest Varroa destructor were found in hives tested over the weekend following the discovery of a single mite on a North Canterbury property on Friday 4 June. More >>
Strong growth expected in agricultural exports
Tuesday, 8 June 2004, 12:24 am | Ministry Of Agriculture And Forestry
New Zealand can expect to see a big increase in the value of our agricultural exports over the next three years along with a slowly depreciating dollar, according to the latest MAF Situation and Outlook for New Zealand Agriculture and Forestry. More >>
Suspect varroa in South Island
Monday, 7 June 2004, 10:01 pm | Ministry Of Agriculture And Forestry
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) has imposed movement controls on the North Canterbury region following the detection of the bee pest Varroa destructor. More >>
MAF supervising harvesting of GM maize
Monday, 7 June 2004, 9:58 pm | Ministry Of Agriculture And Forestry
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) today announced that, weather permitting, it expected to see the harvesting and further processing of fields of maize containing low levels of GM material completed in about 14 days time. More >>
Annual report released
Thursday, 3 June 2004, 12:14 am | Ministry Of Agriculture And Forestry
Professor David Mellor, Chairman of NAWAC said the bulk of the committee’s work has been focused on the development of the Codes of Welfare. More >>
Investigation into Emerging Disease and Bio Centre
Monday, 31 May 2004, 12:38 am | Ministry Of Agriculture And Forestry
MAF and ESR are investigating the feasibility of establishing a National Centre for Emerging Diseases and Biosecurity. Other organisations including AgriQuality and AgResearch support the concept. More >>
MAF investigation into GM maize nears completion
Friday, 28 May 2004, 3:55 pm | Ministry Of Agriculture And Forestry
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) has largely completed its investigation into the planting of the maize seed containing the very low level of GM presence. More >>
NZ helps combat international animal disease
Tuesday, 25 May 2004, 11:03 am | Ministry Of Agriculture And Forestry
The New Zealand government signed an international agreement last night with Ireland, Canada, USA, Australia and the UK to combat animal disease outbreaks in these countries. More >>
Delayed Start To Final PAM Aerial Operation 13 May
Thursday, 13 May 2004, 10:10 am | Ministry Of Agriculture And Forestry
Delayed Start To Final Aerial Operation Against The Painted Apple Moth Expected On Today – Thursday, 13 May 2004 More >>
Low level of GM detected in maize seed
Wednesday, 12 May 2004, 9:33 am | Ministry Of Agriculture And Forestry
An audit of US-based GM testing laboratory Biogenetic Services Ltd (BGS) by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) identified that BGS was deficient in several audited areas, including the way it was interpreting and reporting testing results. Subsequent ... More >>
GM maize – Questions and Answers
Wednesday, 12 May 2004, 9:31 am | Ministry Of Agriculture And Forestry
1) Why did MAF accredit the United States laboratory Biogenetic Services Ltd (BGS) to test seeds being exported to New Zealand? More >>
No General Aerial Operation Wednesday, 12 May
Tuesday, 11 May 2004, 4:34 pm | Ministry Of Agriculture And Forestry
This final scheduled aerial operation, to treat the one remaining small area in Ranui/Swanson, has been postponed. Weather forecasts continue to predict high winds throughout the week and rain is likely tomorrow, making conditions unsuitable for an aerial operation. More >>
