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.
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Mānuka planting increasing, more needed
Mānuka Farming New Zealand poised to provide expert advice on plantation establishment.
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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".
Kaipara locals may leave town if mega chicken farm goes ahead
About 80 people staged a protest outside Tegel's Auckland head office on Wednesday.
Fruit fly larvae found in chillies at border
Biosecurity New Zealand says invasive pest could have devastated NZ horticulture industry.
Call to shut public out of all kauri forests
Forest and Bird has shut its own reserves to dramatise a need to close all kauri forests.
Question marks over science, agri creds at MPI's top table
Where are the science and primary industry creds of our biosecurity MPI bosses?
Transpower says it won't spread M.bovis
Teviot Valley farmer raises concerns about the biosecurity procedures of Transpower.
Call for rāhui to boost fish, shellfish numbers
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Exposed: Footage of dead, deformed chickens inside Tegel farm
WARNING: Disturbing footage: 'The sheer scale of animal suffering was overwhelming.'
MPI rules on transporting in-calf cows
MPI: Transporting heavily pregnant cows affected by Mycoplasmabovis is a last resort.
Listen: Does MPI need a shake-up?
MPI should not be the ambulance at the bottom of the cliff says Jane Smith
Otago schoolkids reach out to M.bovis farmers
Handmade cards made by school pupils for farmers affected by Mycoplasma bovis.
M. bovis puts cattle section in doubt
Hawke's Bay A&P Society to decide next week whether to cull Royal Show cattle section.
Deer Industry NZ sign-up delayed by M. bovis
Deer Industry NZ delays signing Government Industry Agreement due to M. bovis.
Call to vaccinate pet rabbits over virus concerns
Residents urged to vaccinate pet rabbits after concerns new virus will spread to Otago.
Investigation uncovers cows buried on archaeological site on Motutapu Island
Allegations 49 cows were buried at an archaeological site on Motutapu Island investigated.
Offal pit full of dead cows near waterway
Pit full of bones and carcasses found on Northland farm at centre of cruelty allegations.
Call for CCTV cameras in dairy sheds
Animal rights groups want MPI stripped of animal welfare responsibilities.
Group split on how to deal with Mycoplasma bovis
An independent Technical Advisory Group split on whether eradication will work.
Minister wants more animal welfare inspectors
Minister wants more inspectors following latest animal abuse case
Mycoplasma bovis: 'It can't be farmer against farmer'
The rural sector must work together to fight Mycoplasma bovis.
MPI moves to tell neighbours of M. bovis infection
Farmers want to know where a new cattle disease is, and MPI is not outing farms publicly.
Public information on M. bovis snarled in red tape
MPI dragging chain on release of M bovis-related information under the OIA.
Mycoplasma bovis concerns aired at MPI meeting
A woman in the audience said she thought the ministry was "struggling."
NAIT system a disaster, livestock agent says
MPI, NAIT and Government knew NAIT was unworkable before Mycoplasma Bovis outbreak
Mycoplasma bovis a 'poisoned chalice', farmer says
Despite fears, authorities say recent meeting with agriculture minister was constructive.