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Name change won't confuse again
7 November 2017
New Zealand’s meat industry is unlikely to be affected by the lifting of China’s ban on Australian beef exporters caused by labelling issues and no problems are expected when the Primary Industries Ministry changes its name.
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.
Meat exporters optimistic, banks jumpy
25 October 2017
Uncertainty over the future of the diplomatic deal that returned Iran to the international fold after decades of isolation has not yet been enough to sway New Zealand meat exporters from re-entering the market.
Fonterra says no to ETS
24 October 2017
Fonterra wants agriculture to be kept out of the Emissions Trading Scheme, which it sees as insufficient to dealing with market failure or spur significant action on mitigating emissions.
Cheese move leaves bad smell
24 October 2017
A new European Union geographic indication cheese registration is concerning the Dairy Companies Association, which says it represents a new trade barrier with the effect of further monopolising value in the global cheese market.
Synlait environment system gets tick
19 October 2017
Environment Canterbury has approved the audit management system of Synlait Milk’s Lead With Pride programme, indicating confidence in the control of farm operations and making extra compliance inspections less likely.
MPI to cull 4000 cows
12 October 2017
The Ministry for Primary Industries is set to cull animals infected with cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis.
Trade Talk: Sold out by EU and UK
12 October 2017
New Zealand trade officials fighting to defend market access arrangements for the meat industry in Europe believe they have been sold out by counterparts in London and Brussels in a cynical attempt to divert attention from slow progress in Brexit talks.
Meat industry wants halal exemption
10 October 2017
Halal slaughtermen should be excluded from proposed immigration rules changes that would have a severe detrimental impact, the meat industry says.
China delays new import rules two years
3 October 2017
China’s determination to gain more influence over its food supply chain by introducing new food import regulations has been set back.
