The CountryPoachers take excess and undersized paua.Pāua poachers caught with undersized catches.04 Feb 10:45 PM
The CountryMānuka honey prosecution first of its kindIt comes after the company was forced to recall 18 mānuka honey products in 2016.31 Jan 09:07 PM
The CountryMillions in funding for primary sector projectsMPI announced funding of $9.8 million for 31 new Sustainable Farming Fund (SFF) projects.30 Jan 10:00 PM
The CountryToxic shellfish alert for parts of Bay of Plenty and WaikatoThe Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) issued the public health warning yesterday.23 Jan 07:31 PM
The CountryAuckland woman faked EU wine export papersWoman falsified cases of wine for sales events and promotions in Ireland.17 Dec 03:47 AM
The CountryWoman arrested for needle-in-strawberry lie'Anyone making false reports in matters like this will be held to account,' police said.12 Dec 03:26 AM
The CountryBug call the right call for hort industryMPI praises actions of Oamaru man who found stink bugs in a shoe box.12 Dec 12:15 AM
The CountryNeedle found in strawberry punnet from Pak'nSave TimaruFoodstuffs NZ has pulled strawberries from Pak'nSave Timaru.11 Dec 02:29 AM
The Country'Unprecedented offending': Peter Yealands and his former company fined $400kThe Marlborough wine group pleaded guilty to five charges from MPI.10 Dec 08:36 PM
The CountryA bug's life: Waging war on weedRelocating leaf bugs to control tradescantia. Made with funding from NZ On Air.06 Dec 09:00 PM
The CountryLive brown marmorated stink bugs found in shoesUp to 26 live brown marmorated stink bugs were found in a box of shoes ordered on eBay.06 Dec 05:46 AM
The CountryHow NZ could cut ag emissions by to 10 per centMany farmers want to cut their greenhouse gas emissions - but nearly half don't know how.06 Dec 01:00 AM
The CountryBillion Trees bungle: One million seedlings but land unfitThe plan was to plant 1.1 million pine trees - then someone looked at the ground.12 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryNZ leading way on greenhouse gases - ReviewNZ a world leader in research into mitigating greenhouse gases from agriculture.07 Nov 09:00 PM
The CountryHoney firm's anti-counterfeit measuresMidlands Apiaries is using a complex honey jar for its Puriti Mānuka brand.07 Nov 07:00 PM
The CountryMPI does not uphold pig farm complaintClaims of animal cruelty at a Timaru pig farm by Farmwatch have not been upheld.31 Oct 07:31 PM
The CountryWatch: MPI investigates cow clampingClaims a South Westland farmer left cow hoisted for long time being investigated.17 Oct 11:15 PM
The CountryFighting Bay of Plenty's billion-dollar threatThe impact of brown marmorated stink bugs on the economy could cost billions.17 Oct 01:19 AM
The CountryChristchurch man convicted for illegal pāua haulChristchurch hairdresser fined $2,000 and ordered to pay court costs of $390.08 Oct 01:47 AM
The CountrySector faces new animal welfare rulesMPI says new regulations fill a gap between the Animal Welfare Act and Codes of Welfare.03 Oct 10:15 PM
The CountryCapacity crowd expected at 'Beyond Bovis' seminarSeminar will feature high-profile speakers from dairy, beef and scientific communities.03 Oct 03:00 AM
The CountryCould 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.02 Oct 03:28 AM
The CountryM. bovis survey prompts biosecurity workshopsBeef + Lamb NZ intends workshops to help farmers with on-farm biosecurity plans.02 Oct 03:15 AM
The CountryFarm under MPI control, owners feared losing herdKim Houlahan and Brendon Gardiner are glad their hard time is over01 Oct 07:00 PM
The CountryNo more needles found in supermarket strawberriesThe Ministry for Primary Industries required Woolworths NZ to destroy all stock.24 Sep 10:48 PM
The Country'It's Australia's problem' - NZ strawberry grower on needles fiascoStrawberry grower Phil Greig says it's important for people not to panic.24 Sep 02:40 AM
The CountryGovt: Don't overreact over strawberriesAgriculture Minister says supermarket could have done more over strawberries.24 Sep 12:46 AM
The CountryPanguru teen wins top award for mussel-saving projectWhen Allen Karena saw mussels smothered by a pest he decided to do something about it.23 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryNeedles found in strawberries in NZ: Farmers eye metal detectorsMetal detectors are being looked at as strawberry growers aim to reassure customers.23 Sep 09:25 AM
The CountryNeedles found in strawberries in AucklandCountdown warns customers after needles found in fruit bought in Auckland supermarket.23 Sep 07:30 AM
The CountryTauranga berry company could rival ZespriMiro is the kupu for berry and a BOP-based berry company. Made with funding from NZ On Air19 Sep 04:21 AM
The CountryMPI to get tough on stink bug ships"This is about ensuring the dangerous pest does not get a chance to establish in NZ."14 Sep 04:15 AM
The CountryAgribusinesses struggling to find staffFinding the right staff is proving a challenge for Waitaki and Waimate agribusinesses.12 Sep 09:55 PM
The CountryTegel won't be prosecuted over footage of dead and deformed chickensDirect Animal Action, which captured the footage, expresses disappointment.09 Sep 10:44 PM
