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Insecticide chlorpyrifos faces ban
Chlorpyrifos is for professional use only as it is toxic to people and the environment.
More than $1m to be invested in battle against bronze beetle
Native beetle chews through growing fruitlets leaving apples unsuitable for harvesting.
Water dragon on the loose prompts biosecurity warning
There are fears that exotic pets could turn into New Zealand invaders if left unchecked.
Fungus approved to control Chilean needle grass
Invasive weed harms animals and could cost farmers millions of dollars in lost production.
Meet Spice and Lemon - biosecurity 'puppies in training'
Spice and Lemon's job will be to keep exotic pests and diseases from entering New Zealand.
'No one-size-fits-all solution' to fall armyworm infestation
MPI and partners have been battling the pest for a year.
'Massive' opportunities ahead for food and fibre sectors - KPMG
KPMG has released its 2024 report "Today’s potential, tomorrow’s possibilities".
Dredging of caulerpa in Bay of Islands needs more government funding - council leader
The trial brings together various groups from across the region.
'Utterly inexplicable:' Prominent Kiwi winegrower fined $15k for smuggling vine cuttings
'His knowledge of the risk would have been far greater than the average New Zealander.'
Drive to get horses microchipped in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle
Disappearance and death of horses during the storm highlighted the need for microchips.
Beekeeper Steven Brown furious over destruction of $2m honey crop
'Most farmers vaccinate their cows ... but it’s illegal to vaccinate the hive.'
Watch: 'Absolutely devastated': Honey company forced to destroy $2m worth of bee boxes
The destruction order came after American foulbrood disease was detected.
Wilding pine work ‘will go backwards’ with reduced funding
“Wilding pines overwhelm our landscapes, kill native plants and force out native animals."
'Extremely disappointing': Velvetleaf outbreaks on Waikato farms
One of the world’s most invasive weeds has been discovered on two Waikato maize farms.
Waikato River boaties banned from launching at popular Lake Taupō marina
Boaties have to comply with a strict cleaning regime before launching at this marina.
Waikato initiatives win at NZ Biosecurity Awards
The awards celebrate inspiring and diverse biosecurity initiatives in New Zealand.
Keeping pests out earns Rotorua scientist award
The award recognises outstanding contributions to New Zealand biosecurity.
The gold that no one wants: Invasive species found in Taupō fun park
Biosecurity NZ finds highly invasive species after tip-off.
'Throttling high country production': The Point Station vs hieracium
“It smothers the grass growth and changes the soil to suit itself."
Fears for NZ's biosecurity frontline as job axe falls at MPI
Fed Farmers understands the "economic reality" of cuts, but worries about vital services.
Rural news in brief: Fieldays and bird hunting licences
A quick look at what's happening in rural New Zealand.
Waikato initiatives stand out as Biosecurity Award finalists
The finalists have all contributed significantly to safeguarding the biosecurity of NZ.
Moving or buying stock this autumn? Remember farm biosecurity
OPINION: Well worth considering risks of bringing infection or disease onto the farm.
Farmers urged to keep an eye out for fall armyworm
Highly invasive moth can wreak havoc on maize and sweetcorn crops.
Locals worried as more super-spreading seaweed discovered off Gt Barrier Island
Discovery comes amid concern some boaties are flouting rules to control exotic caulerpa.
Clam spread in the spotlight as thousands descend on Lake Karāpiro
Waka ama paddlers and gold clams go head-to-head.
Dead wallabies spotted on side of roads: Northland urged to be alert for pest
Evidence suggests the wallaby sightings are genuine.