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Palm kernel demand not dented
7 December 2017
Fonterra’s looming grading system for palm kernel feed hasn’t dimmed appetite among farmers who are keeping close tabs on the dry weather.
Outlook good for primary sector
7 December 2017
The primary sector’s environmental performance must be raised and consumer trust must continue to be a focus, a briefing prepared by the Primary Industries Ministry for Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor says.
Salmon farms still in limbo
7 November 2017
New Zealand King Salmon has identified the likely financial gains and loses that would arise from the Primary Industries Ministry accepting or rejecting its proposed salmon farm relocations.
Seafood exports rise predicted
30 October 2017
In the historically key export month of September New Zealand seafoods failed to match the achievements made in the same month in 2016 but were well above the five-year average.
Primary Industries Ministry abolished
25 October 2017
The Ministry for Primary Industries will no longer exist in its current form with the new government declaring it not fit for purpose.
PGP model under threat?
20 October 2017
The primary growth partnership model for boosting New Zealand primary sector exports might be under threat from the incoming government.
Exports to lift 9.3% to $41.6b
19 October 2017
New Zealand's primary industry exports are forecast to rise 9.3% over the next year on the back of strong dairy prices and a return to normal productivity levels.
Plant & Food focused on global market
17 October 2017
Plant and Food Research chairman Michael Ahie says the changing geopolitical environment means New Zealand must continue to evolve and innovate to be a supplier of choice for the global market.
MPI to cull 4000 cows
12 October 2017
The Ministry for Primary Industries is set to cull animals infected with cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis.
Positive tests still confined to known properties
10 September 2017
Latest test results for Mycoplasma bovis has revealed the only positive results so far are from stock on the 6 known infected properties.
