MPI backs project to establish internationally competitive hemp seed processing plant
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
A new project backed by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) aims to establish a hemp seed processing plant in...
Commercial fisher who set nets in dolphin protection area fined nearly $12,000
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
Date: 26 January 2022
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An Otago commercial fisher who set and hauled nets within dolphin protection areas...
While out and about this summer keep your eyes peeled for sea spurge
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
The beach is a place thousands of Kiwis will be flocking to this season to soak up the sunshine, surf, and swim.
But there’s...
New forestry career opportunities as forestry scholarships open for 2022
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
Nine more New Zealanders can study for a career in forestry and wood processing with applications for the 2022 Ngā...
Dairy farmer fined $6,300 for not tagging and registering cattle
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
Date: 06 December 2021
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A Palmerston North dairy farmer who failed to tag 108 cows and register 40 others...
New forestry scholarships encourage more people into a career in forestry
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
Te Uru Rākau – New Zealand Forest Service has announced 3 new Ngā Karahipi Uru Rākau – Forestry Scholarships being...
Joint efforts underway after unwanted pest detected in Tauranga
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
Biosecurity New Zealand is working with primary sector and Te Tiriti partners after a single confirmed egg mass belonging to...
Salmonella prompts recall of Chlorella Powder
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
Date: 27 January 2022
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Food company Hello Foods Ltd is recalling specific batches of Natava SuperFoods brand Organic Chlorella...
MPI seeks feedback on a new organic regime
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
Date: 15 Mar 2021
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The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is seeking feedback on proposed regulations for...
Serial offender to face serious charges over pāua poaching
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
Date: 18 Jun 2021
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A serial offender will face serious charges after thousands of empty pāua shells...
Pilot project aims to establish commercial seaweed farming sector in New Zealand
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
A $5 million commercial regenerative seaweed farming pilot backed by the government could mark the beginning of a new industry for New...
Waikato farmer fined $35,000 over failure to treat flystrike in sheep
Source: Ministry for Primary Industries
Date: 04 March 2022
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A sheep and beef farmer has been fined $35,000 for a range of charges related...
