Oyster parasite not in Foveaux Strait despite warning it was
Biosecurity NZ says test results were wrong and Bonamia ostreae was never in the strait.
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Confusion reigns over Covid-19 whitebaiting rules
Mixed messages from Government departments is causing confusion among whitebaiters.
Fears some butchers won't survive extended lockdown
Retail Meat NZ says contactless delivery not a viable option for many butchers.
Dairy migrants flee as some primary industries soldier on, others stop
''We will stop exporting, that is what will happen if we stay in level 4.''
'Essential part of producing a crop': Pruners and sprayers essential workers, Govt decides
Damien O'Connor met with more than 180 primary sector leaders and gave them good news.
More than 25 million trees planted, targeting erodible land
Additional Te Uru Rākau funding boosts Horizons' Sustainable Land Use Initiative.
MPI continues effort to control tomato disease
Pepino mosaic virus can affect the yield of crops and delay fruit growth.
Expanded testing after salmonella detected at three poultry farms
Overall risk to consumers considered low.
Judge rules out fine for Northland farmer as offence too serious
Fence wire wrapped around bulls for months, MPI prosecutes Northland farmer.
Grazing sought for drought and flood-affected Canterbury livestock
Worst affected farms need alternative grazing for sheep, beef cattle and dairy cows.
Iwi leader announces rāhui for embattled pink maomao fishery
"We're calling on the conscience of New Zealanders to abide by it," iwi leader says.
MPI to add to 'lessons learnt' from M. bovis eradication programme
Eradication of M. bovis one of the most significant biosecurity challenges faced in NZ.
'Devastating': Worker shortage causes crisis - employers plead for help
Kiwi business owners say New Zealand's labour shortage has reached crisis point.
'It's a kick in the guts': Historic farm station smashed in floods
'You're almost reduced to tears,' says farmer calling for more Govt help.
Zeffer's non-alcoholic cider packs recalled as they may contain cans with alcohol in them
Zeffer Brewing zero per cent alcohol product packs recalled as it may contain alcohol.
Farmers asked to focus on winter grazing practices
The campaign comes ahead of new rules on intensive winter grazing next year.
MPI says salmonella find at chook farm an alert for Kiwi home cooks
MPI spent the past few months testing and tracing any possible spread of salmonella.
Moving Day: MPI reminds farmers to register animals
It is expected about two million animals will be moved this year on June 1.
Promising peanut trials extend across Northland
Crop yields of 6-7 tonnes per hectare (4500 jars) make peanuts more profitable than maize.
New programme to boost farmers' financial and risk management skills
Up to 130 people are expected to take part in the training course.
Scientists testing for deadly oyster parasite Bonamia ostreae
Bonamia ostreae can kill flat oysters, putting the entire Bluff oyster trade at risk.
Proposed Whangaroa scallop ban: who's in favour?
MPI has received 80 submissions on a proposal to ban harvesting scallops in the Far North.
Hawke's Bay man nets $1940 for 97 black-market crayfish
The wholesale value of the 97 crayfish sold was about $4801.50.
Coromandel coast scallop beds in crisis, report says
"How can we change our behaviours so we don't do the same thing again."
The big dry: Drought hits farmers hard as winter looms
Concern grows with no rain on the horizon.
Biosecurity systems review makes 68 recommendations
MPI improving biosecurity systems at border after a report highlighted shortcomings.
'Gross abuse of dogs': Govt to review greyhound racing after welfare pleas
The Government has announced a review into the New Zealand greyhound racing industry.
Government to ban live animal exports from 2023
Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor made the announcement this morning.
Forestry industry struggling to find Kiwi workers - company offers bonus
The industry crying out for New Zealanders to fill jobs.
Fine weather needed for boat fishing contest
Committee prepares for Whanganui's 15th Easter boat fishing contest.
Kiwi shipping customers not helping in freight logjam, finding shows
Freight congestion drives up costs and places severe stress on NZ business, says MoT.
Snake in a drain: Dead python comes out of pipe
Snake found in a pipe on South Auckland construction site.
Amaltal Fishing fined $27,000 for fishing in Marine Reserve
Amaltal, owned by Talley's Group, was convicted last year.
Live animal exports decision coming soon - Agriculture Minister
Damien O'Connor launched review into the export of livestock in June 2019.