Needle found in strawberry punnet from Pak'nSave Timaru
Foodstuffs NZ has pulled strawberries from Pak'nSave Timaru.
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'Unprecedented offending': Peter Yealands and his former company fined $400k
The Marlborough wine group pleaded guilty to five charges from MPI.
A bug's life: Waging war on weed
Relocating leaf bugs to control tradescantia. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Live brown marmorated stink bugs found in shoes
Up to 26 live brown marmorated stink bugs were found in a box of shoes ordered on eBay.
How NZ could cut ag emissions by to 10 per cent
Many farmers want to cut their greenhouse gas emissions - but nearly half don't know how.
Billion Trees bungle: One million seedlings but land unfit
The plan was to plant 1.1 million pine trees - then someone looked at the ground.
NZ leading way on greenhouse gases - Review
NZ a world leader in research into mitigating greenhouse gases from agriculture.
Honey firm's anti-counterfeit measures
Midlands Apiaries is using a complex honey jar for its Puriti Mānuka brand.
MPI does not uphold pig farm complaint
Claims of animal cruelty at a Timaru pig farm by Farmwatch have not been upheld.
Watch: MPI investigates cow clamping
Claims a South Westland farmer left cow hoisted for long time being investigated.
Fighting Bay of Plenty's billion-dollar threat
The impact of brown marmorated stink bugs on the economy could cost billions.
Christchurch man convicted for illegal pāua haul
Christchurch hairdresser fined $2,000 and ordered to pay court costs of $390.
Sector faces new animal welfare rules
MPI says new regulations fill a gap between the Animal Welfare Act and Codes of Welfare.
Capacity crowd expected at 'Beyond Bovis' seminar
Seminar will feature high-profile speakers from dairy, beef and scientific communities.
Could traces of Roundup be in a key source of New Zealand's drinking water?
An expert expects some Roundup to "definitely" be found in groundwater.
M. bovis survey prompts biosecurity workshops
Beef + Lamb NZ intends workshops to help farmers with on-farm biosecurity plans.
Farm under MPI control, owners feared losing herd
Kim Houlahan and Brendon Gardiner are glad their hard time is over
No more needles found in supermarket strawberries
The Ministry for Primary Industries required Woolworths NZ to destroy all stock.
'It's Australia's problem' - NZ strawberry grower on needles fiasco
Strawberry grower Phil Greig says it's important for people not to panic.
Govt: Don't overreact over strawberries
Agriculture Minister says supermarket could have done more over strawberries.
Panguru teen wins top award for mussel-saving project
When Allen Karena saw mussels smothered by a pest he decided to do something about it.
Needles found in strawberries in NZ: Farmers eye metal detectors
Metal detectors are being looked at as strawberry growers aim to reassure customers.
Needles found in strawberries in Auckland
Countdown warns customers after needles found in fruit bought in Auckland supermarket.
Tauranga berry company could rival Zespri
Miro is the kupu for berry and a BOP-based berry company. Made with funding from NZ On Air
MPI to get tough on stink bug ships
"This is about ensuring the dangerous pest does not get a chance to establish in NZ."
Agribusinesses struggling to find staff
Finding the right staff is proving a challenge for Waitaki and Waimate agribusinesses.
Tegel won't be prosecuted over footage of dead and deformed chickens
Direct Animal Action, which captured the footage, expresses disappointment.
Fresh ideas for fresh young Northland minds
An interactive career expo, is in Whangārei on September 19 and Kerikeri on September 20.
MPI seeks more time in fruit sector court challenge
MPI goes back to court over row with apple and stonefruit grower group.
Details of Zeestraten charges revealed
Farmer at centre of M.bovis outbreak due to appear in court in November.
Police have a new tool in the fight against beehive crime
Beehive thefts are rising, but police are fighting back.
Government programme to help struggling farmers
Farmers pleased to see Govt funding initiative that would benefit rural communities.
Virus stops melons, cucumbers and courgettes at border
Australian growers/exporters will have to meet new import requirements.
Comment: New chairman - same old Fonterra song
COMMENT: The new chair pitched a tired old complaint that's worked for the co-op before.