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
The CountrySuper sniffers to guard against pestsSix puppies billed as the next generation of super sniffers in the battle to keep agricultural pests out of New Zealand have been 16 Jan 09:10 PM
The CountryBeef prices tipped to remain highBeef prices are likely to remain well above historical averages next year, despite continued global growth, Rabobank's latest beef 16 Dec 06:51 PM
BDBDThe CountryPrimary industry revenue to fall in 2017, MPI saysThe Ministry for Primary Industries has warned revenue from the sector is likely to fall by 0.8 per cent in 2017 to $36.7 billion.13 Dec 05:25 AM
The CountryNumber of animals used in tests fallsFewer animals were used in experiments in New Zealand in 2015 but a bigger proportion didn't survive their tests, according to new figures.12 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryMeet NZ's 'perfect sniffing machine'Cross between a beagle and a harrier hound created to protect New Zealand's borders is believed to be a world first.11 Dec 09:42 PM
The CountryBlack market meat operation shut downShoppers are being urged to source their meat from legitimate suppliers after the Ministry for Primary Industries shut down a black 30 Nov 06:42 PM
