The CountryPrimary sector wish list for BudgetThe primary sector has biosecurity and trade training on its wish list for the Budget.22 May 04:30 AM
The CountryGoat-farming firm breached welfareWaikato company fined after goats arrived at meatworks with significant injuries.21 May 08:25 PM
The CountryMyrtle rust spreads in TaranakiA further three locations have been confirmed positive with the fungal pest.20 May 04:15 AM
The CountryQ&A: Did myrtle rust catch NZ off-guard?We asked the Ministry of Primary Industries official heading the response.12 May 01:44 AM
The CountryListen: Winston Peters says government too slow on myrtle rust threatThe New Zealand First leader has Nathan Guy and Bill English in his sights on today's show10 May 01:58 AM
The CountryDouble checks on Northland plant disease test resultsLab tests come back negative for a second nursery as a third possible case is found08 May 06:00 PM
The CountryFolic acid could be added to breadA return to the mandatory addition of folic acid to bread could be on the cards.08 May 05:00 PM
The CountryExperts: Myrtle rust dropped in from OzIt was only a matter of time before a devastating fungal disease arrived in New Zealand07 May 08:00 PM
The CountryOfficials work to contain fungal threatBiosecurity teams in Kerikeri are trying to contain the fungal plant disease myrtle rust.05 May 01:32 AM
The CountryMyrtle rust threatens NZ native speciesMany native plant species are under threat after myrtle rust disease is detected in NZ.04 May 02:13 AM
The CountryDLish Hangi fined $30k for selling black market pauaTauranga company DLish Hangi has been fined $30,000 for possessing black market seafood02 May 12:22 AM
The CountryVelvetleaf battle continues in SouthlandA timely reminder to remain vigilant and keep an eye on fodder beet crops19 Apr 10:23 PM
The CountryWatch NZH Local Focus: LegaSea Hawke's Bay fears for local fish stocksLegaSea Hawke's Bay wants MPI to increase restrictions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.18 Apr 04:00 AM
The CountryCommunity work for lobster thiefMan sentenced for taking 31 spiny rock lobster from a marine reserve.13 Apr 02:03 AM
The CountryThe secret life of mussels could be worth $200mUnlocking private lives of Greenshell mussels could be worth $200 million to our economy09 Apr 09:11 PM
The CountryMeat and wool exports downFalling volumes are forecast to push meat and wool exports down06 Apr 10:30 PM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Make the polluters payCOMMENT: I've always suspected NZ's scarcity of environmental enforcement was willful.04 Apr 05:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryDairy rebound tips growth for 2017, MPI saysDairy rebound tips NZ primary sector exports into growth for 2017, MPI says.04 Apr 01:37 AM
The CountryMark Ross: Pseudo-science risks exportsNZ's export focus is unique because GDP relies on primary industries and export markets.03 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryFishing monitor's link to industry decriedGreenpeace will lodge a complaint to the Auditor General over FishServe.02 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryCall for nominees for Emerging Primary Industries Leaders ScholarshipScholarship to recognise and help build leadership capabilities in the primary industries.29 Mar 02:53 AM
The CountryInfrastructure key as memorandum of cooperation signedAgreement has potential to be worth "hundreds of millions of dollars'' for farmers...27 Mar 11:44 PM
The CountryRare sea lion found dead in trawler netSquid-fishing net's escape hatch appears to have failed, trapping female sea lion.27 Mar 03:09 AM
BDBDThe CountryNZ govt to spend $35m to boost exportsGovernment is earmarking $35.3 million to help primary sector exporters trade.23 Mar 08:29 PM
The CountryListen: Nathan Guy addresses emissions reportNathan Guy denies we need to drop livestock numbers by 35% to be GHG-free by 2100.22 Mar 01:02 AM
The CountryFarmer appalled at free-range allegationsFarmer "absolutely not" aware his caged eggs were allegedly passed off as free-range.13 Mar 12:12 AM
The CountryRollercoaster two decades for ZespriKiwifruit marketer has gone from boom to bust to boom again.10 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryAll is not lost in beehive surveyA survey on New Zealand beehive losses is actually a good result for the country's apiculture industry, says the Ministry for Primary Industries.09 Mar 11:51 PM
The CountryControversial pig pen burned downMike King's appearance at the piggery near Levin helped in the campaign to ban on sow crates.25 Feb 03:04 AM
The CountrySurge in illegal online seafood sales in NorthlandCan we make sure this one makes it in maybe in body of story - SUR_$80_buy_sell_and_swap.JPG ;Orders are being taken for seafood 27 Jan 06:00 PM
The CountrySouth Island salmon farms shift proposedNew Zealand King Salmon has six farms in the Marlborough Sounds that the company wants to relocate.26 Jan 07:23 PM
OpinionBest Fish Guide should revisit the factsCOMMENT: A strong correlation was found between the state of the country's fish stocks and the quality of its fisheries management, writes Tim Pankhurst.24 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryWatch: Is it sport or animal cruelty?MPI is investigating an alleged breach of welfare at the Mid Northern Rodeo near Whangarei.23 Jan 07:55 AM
The CountryNorth to get a burst of rain and thunderAuckland and Northland are about to get much-needed rain with a line of thunderstorms off the coast of the North Island.18 Jan 08:36 PM
