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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.
Counterfeit manuka honey causing legal headaches in the US
Manuka's "liquid gold" reputation is causing problems inside the US honey industry
Whistle blower accuses farmers of 'appalling' treatment of pregnant cows
The harvest of foetal bovine serum is the latest in a string of animal welfare issues.
Mānuka planting increasing, more needed
Mānuka Farming New Zealand poised to provide expert advice on plantation establishment.
Watch: Dog training doco in with a sniff at US movie awards
The short film is about dogs detecting bee-killing disease American foulbrood.
Waipoua iwi on track with kauri dieback plan
The track to Tāne Mahuta will not be closed anytime soon, says Waipoua iwi Te Roroa.
Huge boost for goat's milk industry
Programme aims to position goat's milk infant formula as leading alternative.
MPI challenges on biosecurity oyster compo issue
MPI says payments for oyster farmers' biosecurity compensation claims aren't a given.
National hikoi diverts to Whanganui manufacturing site
Anti-1080 protesters converge on a Whanganui manufacturing site.
MPI urges farmers to be aware of muddy conditions
Wet and muddy conditions brings many challenges says MPI's Dr Chris Rodwell.
MPI fruit plant destruction order challenged in court
Apple and stonefruit group says the decision-making by MPI is "flawed".