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Zealand Animal Welfare Strategy Food Food Safety Exporting Importing ACVM FoodSmart Fisheries Commercial Recreational Report Illegal Fishing Maori Customary Fisheries Environmental International Aquaculture News & Resources News Family firm champions plight of dying kauri MPI Investigates GM Breach Funding opportunites on agricultural ghg research Mango find shocks border staff New tool for foot and mouth preparedness Funding for greenhouse gas mitigation research Hort Statistics Collection Reinstated Afte Kiwi Skills Help in UK Foot-and-Mouth Disease Cris Meat imports restricted from Britain Government welcomes end to meat dispute MAF and NUPE meet Sultry conditions signal facial eczema risk New pay offer for MAF vets More Sustainable Farming Fund grants Employment Court Restrains MAF Vets from Striking Routine survey of tomato growers underway Revised used vehicle import standard presented to Varroa Planning Group Meets Employment Court Grants Interim Injunction to Prev Deer velvet imports suspended from Canada MAF to reassess feeding food waste to pigs MAF Tests Emergency Exotic Disease Response System MAF to Set Bait for Termites Public Asked to Keep Eyes and Ears Open for Banjo Team Work Eradicates Important Pig Disease from NZ Animal Welfare innovation and ethics to be discuss Seminar on Prion Brain Diseases CJD BSE Scrapie New guide on care of animals in the classrooms Forestry Production takes off in Last Quarter MAF Seeks Public Assistance in Moth Search Auckland Island Pigs Held in Quarantine Animal Welfare Act Heralds New Era Decis Forte Deltamethrin - Background Informatio Lorsban 50 W and Chlorpyrifos 50 W Background Info Painted Apple Moth Progress Reports Animal Remedies Board Adopts 'Prudent' Approach Animal Products Act 1999 Implementation Timeline The Animal Products Act The Way Ahead Animal Products Act commences November 1 Horses Test Clear for Exotic Equine Disease Company fined 15000 for forging MAF export cert Take care when transporting dairy cows says MAF Painted Apple Moth Update - Aug 1999 Awards for Positive Images of Rural Women Aug 1999 Animal Remedies Board decision stands Single Separate Ministry Committed To Food Safety BSE-Free Status Confirmed Government Agrees to Kiwifruit Restructring Plan MAF Advice on Bearings in Ewes Epoch-making Changes propsed by Dairy Industry Dairy Triumph at Codex for New Zealand New Legislation for Apple and Pear Board New Legislation for Kiwifruit Board Pre-lamb Shearing Can Improve Sheep Welfare Border Review Team Reports Back Options Bad Weather Prompts More Inquiries About Animal Economic forecasts for dairy lamb wool and beef MAF Biosecurity New Zealand holds meeting to discu New wood availability forecasts for the Hawkes Bay Farmer continues to neglect cattle Ocean floor cleaned as part of Tasman Bay biosecur MAF works with nursery industry to limit pest weed Illegal seed importer fined Horse imports from Australia resume New wood availability forecasts for the East Coast Farmer oblivious to pain and suffering of dehorned Dairy farmer obstructs MAF inspector Deer agent fined for illegal develveting MAF Biosecurity New Zealand acts on marine pest fi A changing climate is not all bad for agriculture Increased supply forecast for the country's wood b New South Island Controlled Area for varroa bee mi Consultation open on exposure draft of forestry re Varroa bee mite found outside South Island Control Candidatus Liberibacter spp bacterium detected in Fanworm search begins in Lyttelton Impacts of drought will require ongoing management MAFBNZ to discontinue funding national Dutch Elm D New bacterium affects fresh tomatoes and capsicums Farmer charged with wilful ill-treatment of cattle 2007 National Animal Ethics Advisory Committee (NA West Coast forest industry report released Mediterranean fanworm widespread in Lyttelton Port Concealed fighting fish seized at border Pest mosquito eliminated from Kaipara Action underway against marine pest in Lyttelton P NAWAC Annual Report Released Use of Agricultural Pesticides Declines Exporters Must Register Under New Animal Products Hadda Beetle find in Auckland 31 Jan deadline for notifying MAF fast approaching One Farmer three farms 445 sheep euthanased MAF grants for community irrigation and wat Experienced farmer convicted on multiple cases of New Animal Ethics Committee chairperson named South Island benefits from strong dairy and wine g Solid MAF Commitment to Victory at the Battle of S Forestry sector faces productivity challenges and New animal welfare certification required for expo Strong dairy sector underpins agriculture's econom NZ primary sector forecasts encouraging Biosecurity Secure New South Island Controlled Area for varroa Vendor declarations for cattle and deer sent New legal requirements for homekill and recreation MAF grants 093M for new forests calls for fourth Tougher stance to be taken against invading marine Consider Livestock Around Guy Fawkes MAF Biosecurity to revoke varroa movement controls NZ growers show resilience despite economic challe MAF co-hosts launch of AgResearch Chair in Systems New code sets out principles of dairy cattle welfa Confirmation of further finds of varroa in Canterb Low pathogenic virus no cause for concern Increased opportunities for Hawkes Bay forest indu Cross-sector collaboration at carbon footprinting New varroa mite find confirmed Partnership on new climate change research announc Feedback sought on draft code of welfare for sheep MAF grant for erosion protection and resear Trade in cut flowers and foliage to USA resumes Further 2238 hectares of new East Coast erosion co Repeat offenders prosecuted by MAF Increasing wood availability and potential for Eas Joint response to tackle kauri dieback More money for rural projects – MAFs Sustainable MAF eases restrictions for the importation of hors Milestone reached with end to aerial mozzie treatm MAF report shows farmers likely to face challengin MAFBNZ to use fish to eradicate invasive aquatic w PGP Proposals Sought Modest returns for deer farmers after up and down On the hunt for bat wing passion flower On the look out for marine pests in Tauranga Harbo Couple charged for ill treatment of eight dogs Significant Investment in Innovation Announced MAFBNZ takes action regarding GM brassica trial Duck shooters asked to keep mozzie watch MAF Biosecurity New Zealand declares Red Imported MAF grants 2M for new Kyoto forests; calls for ap Provisional import health standards for pig meat a Primary Growth Partnership – boost for primary sec Investigation of pig farm Feeding pigs untreated food waste results in convi Fanworm treatment begins in Lyttelton Farmer charged with wilful ill-treatment of deer Challenging Times Ahead for Critical Sector MAF Biosecurity New Zealand and Department of Labo Expanded international collaborating centre focusi MAF grant for erosion protection Mobile X-ray machine another tool for MAF biosecur Research to support review of layer hen welfare co Pest mosquito eliminated from Coromandel Scientist sentenced for lying to biosecurity Government to continue SILNA Forests Policy Improved profitability leaves dairy farmers positi Six New MAF Biosecurity Detector Dogs Start Work MAFs 2011 Sustainable Farming Fund round opens MAF Biosecurity New Zealand and iwi join forces to NAWAC Annual Report Released 2010 Code of Welfare for Dogs issued Fanworm pest elimination programme to close MAF forecast shows primary sectors riding the reco Investigation of possible GM plant containment bre Consultation open on national pest management plan New code sets out principles of sheep and beef Chinese log demand keeps forestry buoyant MAF Biosecurity renews Foot and Mouth antigen cont Detector dog discovers smuggled tiger penis 2008 National Animal Ethics Advisory Committee (NA Six Business Plans Under Development The Maori food sector is on the menu Application Round Three of Primary Growth Partners Spider man caught and fined Bobby Calf Programme Begins Horticulturists sentenced for the illegal importat Timber is tops for environmentally friendly buildi NAWAC 2008 Annual Report Released Sheep and beef farm profits fall Illegal chicken egg importer fined New code of welfare for commercial animal slaughte Stock driver's angry outburst ends in Court Lead science provider appointed for Overseer South Taranaki erosion scheme gets MAF grant Historic sentence for cruel poultry farmer First Primary Growth Partnership funding approved MAF reviews border operations MAF considers bee imports report Fruit fly intercepted at border Government agencies approve reopening of Zion Wild Feedback sought on draft code of welfare for goats Eradication of southern saltmarsh mosquito a signi New deadlines for Sustainable Farming Fund assessm nine million for successful Sustainable Farming Fu Independent Review Panel report on Provisional Imp MAF investigation of piggery concludes Foot and Mouth Disease Outbreak Japan Deer farms buck recession Parasites and bacteria responsible for mass cockle MAF regional soil erosion workshops MAF grants independent review of provisional Impor Livestock Manager charged with ill-treatment of sh SILNA discussion document released by MAF Instant fine for incorrect biosecurity declaration MAF assists with North Shore beach dog death inves Significant Boost for Nitrification Inhibitor Rese National Exotic Forest Description report for 2009 Hadda beetle established in Auckland New facility opens at the National Centre for Bios Feedback sought on draft code of welfare for pigs A reminder of rules for the use of leg-hold traps Dairying and Clean Streams Accord Year Six Snapsho New National Wood Availability Forecasts Released Application Round Three of PGP Opens Deadline for wilding tree clearance exemption near Company and director fined for illegal nat MAF acts on honey report MAF review of border operations retains regional s Farmer charged with ill-treatment of sheep and cat Glueboard traps to be prohibited Application Round One of Primary Growth Partnershi Variable returns for sheep and beef farmers set to Atypical scrapie Nor 98 detection in single sheep MAF grants 4 million for new forests Feedback sought on draft code of welfare for anima MAF inspections of Crafar farms complete MAFBNZ investigating possible GM breach of contain MAF approves money for new East Coast erosi Institute wins award for research that improves we MAF pleased by appointment of NZ Biochar Centre co Primary Growth Partnership moves into business pla Outcome of Round Two applications to the Primary G Deadline for notifying deforestation coming up Provisional Release of New Zealand's National Exot NAWAC Review of the Pigs Code of Welfare Review of GM plant containment breach nears comple Increased opportunities for Northland forest indus Proposed changes to cargo clearance fees will not Pastoral Sector Overview released Increased opportunities for Central North Island f Application Round Two of Primary Growth Partnershi Urgent product recall - more bottles found to cont Didymo detected in two upper South Island rivers Didymo confirmed in Waitaki River Urgent product recall - Message in a bottle cont Biosecurity hunting Huntsman spiders in Hoon Hay Second Canterbury river found to contain Didymo Red Imported Fire Ants located on yacht Biosecurity New Zealand investigates new fungus Options signalled to manage deforestation Clover Root Weevil found in the South Island MAF seizes logged rimu in Wairoa Biosecurity New Zealand Moves to Contain Sea Squir Illegal Logging looking at how NZ can help MAF uncovers importation of prohibited raw pork MAF releases annual snapshot of plantation forests Charting dynamic new course to manage our water New Zealander elected president of World Animal MAF report shows pipfruit industry more optimistic MAF action on snow relief for farmers MAF to provide local support for snow stricken Mid Nelson Varroa bee mite incursion Update 3 Movement controls imposed for Whirinaki Red Import Nelson Varroa bee mite incursion Update 2 Varroa bee mite found in Nelson Biosecurity New Zealand to consult on seed testing Maintaining animal health during winter important Styela clava seasquirt found on Nelson vessel Farmers urged to guard against risk of further sno Website upgrade Cold snap reinforces need for volunteers MAF seizes rimu logs near Patea MAF Arable monitoring report makes sobering readin MAF report dairy production up but not profit Snow-stricken farmers advised to take a break Varroa Update 10 Task Force Green aid for snow-stricken farmers Positive signs for deer industry MAF report MAF horticulture report optimistic for some crops Falling dollar no panacea for primary sector Voluntary suspension of germplasm destined for the Opportunities Threats and Sustainability The fut Didymo in Queenstown Bay MAF releases imported corn seed report Mosquito identification confirmed as Asian Tiger M Cats a commitment for life Deformed wing bee virus identified in Waikato and Varroa Update 18 Cook Island imports under extra scrutiny after ins Taiwanese lift suspension on New Zealand apples Simulation to test plans for North Island didymo d NZ Food Safety Authority to stand alone MAF Biosecurity New Zealand acts on GM aquarium fi Farmer used hedge loppers to remove bull horns Snapshot of plantation forests released No further evidence of Asian Tiger Mosquito found 2006 NAWAC Report Released High risk horses identified Farm workers neglect kills horses Irate herd manager assaults heifers with quad bike MAF Biosecurity moves quickly to trace horse impor Australian horse imports stopped until further not New code sets out principles of care for deer Budget strengthens rural communities in crises New Zealand remains vigilant following UK Foot and Positive forecast for New Zealand agriculture and Offending serious risk to New Zealand's biosecurit New collaborating centre to focus on animal welfar Horticulture and cropping farmers optimistic despi Anglers reminded to check clean dry Whangaparoa free from exotic Southern Saltmarsh Mo OIE recognises New Zealand BSE risk as negligible Draft code of welfare for dogs released for commen 2006 National Animal Ethics Advisory Committee (NA Interim emergency import measures for horses enter Check clean dry still best way to control didy Equine influenza test results negative MAF Biosecurity New Zealand seeks views on ballast Dead didymo cells found in Central Plateau river s New Zealand to host World Organisation for Animal Fine for illegal harvesting of native timber MAF maps future challenges for primary sectors Caution needed - paua disease on our doorstep MAF Director General Responds to Hunn Report and F MAF approves funding for new erosion-control Fishermen reminded about didymo precautions for up Snow clear-up nears end Parrot eggs seized at airport Grim year for sheep and beef sector but outlook mo MAF begins consultation on process for recovery fr Sustainable Farming Fund targets climate change Challenging Year for Pastoral Sectors Fresh Southern Salt Marsh Mosquito Find in Marlbor Small forest owners will have big impact in Nelson New Zealand broiler welfare standards are world-cl MAF detects fruit fly eggs at the border New Zealanders comfortable with the use of animals MAF welcomes sentencing for ill treatment of cattl From otter spotters to Red vented bulbul bird watc Varroa Update 13 Time to be more prepared for adverse weather event 2005 National Animal Ethics Advisory Committee (NA Didymo Monitoring detects 5 Rivers Rangitikei River suspected didymo sample to be ana Varroa Update 15 No highly pathogenic avian influenza detected in MAF welcomes fine for unregistered sawmill Excellence in the humane use of animals in researc Funding rural projects for sustainable futures Feedback sought on draft code of welfare for dairy Suspect Rangitikei River algal sample not didymo Initial feedback on sweet corn import processes Australian honey imports temporarily suspended Sustainable agriculture and forestry climate chang GM import standards to be reviewed Sweet corn investigation update 2 Farmer sentenced for ill-treatment of family pet Sweet corn investigation update 1 MAF investigates GM sweet corn importation Algae Management Options Under Review Animal welfare plea validates MAFs actions Moth finds in Auckland MAF advised of Hilary Swank sentencing decision Two Biosecurity Threats Discovered in Auckland Are International wooden packing changes could hit som Deadlines Loom for Lower North Island Agricultural Vegetation Control Zone Declared Far North Farmer Sentenced For Ill Treatment of Ca Mistreatment of deer draws fines for farmer stock Operation Waiheke officially stood down Record Log Harvest Painted Apple Moth Finds Explained MAF goes beyond the call in testing for BSE in New Ministry confident of import standards Waitakere intervention unavoidable Be Foodsafe - Clean Cook Cover and Chill this New plans for target aerial spraying Report provides useful benchmark: Minister Animal Welfare tips and advice for the holiday sea MAF investigation into alleged illegal export of d Fire Ants surveillance to resume over summer perio New Animal Welfare law builds solid working relati NCDI releases public discussion documents Resources Mobilised as Painted Apple Moth Programm More medical help for west Aucklanders Dry Cow therapies and bobby calves Foot and Mouth Awareness Campaign Begins MAF Director-General Says Personal Attacks Inappro Majority of Residents Support Targeted Aerial Spra Exotic disease outbreak simulation planned by MAF Recently banned products from EU currently on NZ s Agriculture outlook update Organic sector to get another funding boost Woman apprehended for allegedly smuggling live exo Apple export consultations results Bacteria present for over a decade New Zealand to lead the way in international food MAF suspends animal product imports from entire Eu Disease claims in Palm Kernel extract without foun MAF receives funding for surveillance programme fo Second letter says Foot and Mouth threat a hoax Media Advisory Latest Media Conference Re Waihek Current Waiheke Island Update Media Advisory Latest Media Conference 12 May 2005 Operation Waiheke Media Advisory Operation Waiheke Media Advisory 3 Media Advisory Media Conference Claimed Foot and M Operation Waiheke Media Advisory 2 Media Advisory Media Conference Re Cla 10 May 2005 All need to work to prevent disease outbreaks MAF announces foot and mouth publicity campaign Operation Waiheke Questions and answers Controlled Area Notice under the Biosecurity Act 1 MAF investigating GM-positive test of maize consig Biosecurity threat investigation Top eight pests to watch Quarantine Declaration under investigation Foot and Mouth Information Campaign Underway Testing confirms Painted Apple Moth find a new arr Know the enemy campaign June 2005 MAF and RNZSPCA complete poultry welfare investiga MAF Responds To Messages From Maori Know the Enemy Public armed to spot newly introduc Hawkes Bay residents asked to contribute to river NAWAC Annual Report Released July 2005 Survey for red imported fire ants underway Aucklanders asked to look out for red-vented bulbu Biosecurity measures announced Port of Napier first to achieve place of first arr MAF Agency Achieves International Quality Accredit MAF supports organic varroa control options Two people prosecuted for making false declaration Deadline approaches for lower North Island flood MAF pleased with outcome of over-logging court cas Second contingent of New Zealand vets heads to the Didymosphenia geminata confirmed in Buller River MAF and RNZSPCA to investigate poultry welfare com Farm Monitoring reports show highs and lows for pr Spread the word not the algae Avoid Dedicate Cabinet approves merger waiver GM test results point to approved GM soy not maize Decrease in Animals Used for Research Testing Invite to Briefing on BSE Religious slaughter discussion paper released Didymo cells found in Von River mouth but further Biosecurity New Zealand seeks public help to stop Biosecurity New Zealand checks Coastal Classic Yac Biosecurity New Zealand and Aquaculture Industry Clubbed tunicate survey to start in Viaduct Harbou 1234 MAF to reassess feeding food waste to pigs Change to race plan strict cleaning allow world Painted apple moth catch another immigrant Biosecurity New Zealand investigates sea squirt MAF Tests Emergency Exotic Disease Response PSA strike action prohibited MAF plans for PSA strike on Friday 2 December Growing up - a profile of horticulture in New Zeal Sea Squirt found in Northland Parrot to have cracker Kiwi experience MAF receives PSA strike notice Advisory No Sea Squirt detected in Napier Horticulture A growing and innovative sector Advisory No Sea Squirt detected in Wellington or P Advisory No Sea Squirt detected in Dunedin Advisory Sea Squirt not detected in Golden Bay Advisory Sea squirt not detected in Nelson Sea Squirt not detected in Havelock or Bluff Sea Squirt found in Coromandel Advisory on Lyttelton Harbour Surveillance More help needed to trace Red-vented bulbul birds First sea squirt inspections clear MAF is moving Biosecurity New Zealand widens search for invasive No further didymo finds but no guarantees given Accredited persons awarded for vigilance at the MAF applauds sentences for illegal logging Tougher times forecast for primary sectors Advisory No Sea Squirt detected in Whakatane Ant eradication programme draws to a close Didymo control efforts strengthened but personal Advisory Delay to sea squirt surveillance in Whaka Advisory No Sea Squirt detected in New Plymouth Advisory No Sea Squirt detected in Tauranga or Whi Another immigrant Painted apple moth caught MAF Appoints New Quarantine Head Watch Out for Drought Major pest discoveries at the Port of Auckland New Zealands 2003 Official Agricultural Production Red imported fire ants found during exotic ant sur New pine pitch canker measures announced MAF waits for pest management strategy from pork b Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry Exotic Ant Su MAF suspends US GM testing laboratory accreditatio Median Wasp found in Raglan New North Island Indigenous Forestry team establis MAF Advises on Drought Management of Animals on Sm Crazy ants found at Port of Wellington Report on alleged GMO contamination at Forest Rese Devastating moth pest detained at border More advice on dairy merger published MAF Signs Agreement with Chinese Forestry Administ Govt to Create Special Food Administration Portfol Beagle Detector Dogs Sniffing Out to Help Save New Additional fruit fly treatment for tomatoes from A Canada considers using award-winning New Zealand f Man fined for fishing confiscated home-made beef j MAF releases painted apple moth review GM seed border control protocol to take effect instant fines introduced at border MAF on the trail of the Red Imported Fire Ant Farmers reminded of their role in protecting New Z 24 hour blitz on welfare of stock crossing the Coo Varroa found 10kms south of movement control line Irrigation likely to have big impact on future New MAF publishes varroa management book Ministry Issues Warning After Black Widow Spider F MAF investigation into GM maize nears completion New standards for live cattle exports GM maize Questions and Answers NZ helps combat international animal disease outbr Climate change policy rewards permanent reforestat The future forests programme An initiative to supp Imprisonment for breaching Court order against sel Painted Apple Moth spray programme ends MAF welcomes Court action over the sale of unlicen Painted Apple Moth Community Advisory Group Meets Black widow spider find No plans for further gypsy moth aerial operations No plans for aerial operations to eradicate fall Parasite found in home killed meat Revised used vehicle import standard issued today Argentine Ant survey completed GM maize Questions and Answers 11 May 2004 Low level of GM detected in maize seed Targeted aerial spraying to go ahead in West Auckl A toad with a bit of sole Majority of West Auckland residents support painte No evidence of health problems from Btk use Varroa investigation continues Listen to Consumers Urges UK Advocate for Safe Foo Food Safety - Protecting Consumers and our Interna Live black widow spider found no fumigation failu Major boost for exporters to Iran Latest statistics on the use of animals released No further finds of varroa in South Island Electric fence interference with Internet Situation and Outlook for New Zealand Agriculture Spray programme hits snag New MAF D-G recognises the importance of agricultu Risk management and research plan developed for Wa Tiger test results confirm drug in pet food MAF clarifies news reports Advisory group meets to discuss options for managi MAF investigation continues Distinction between two bacteria strains vital South Island Varroa Update MAF seeks help of livestock owners Strong growth expected in agricultural exports Trade in Californian table grapes is suspended Suspect varroa in South Island MAF has control of contaminated pet food MAF supervising harvesting and processing of GM ma MAF suspends factory operations following tiger de Annual report released 2004 Canterbury Varroa Movement Controls Lifted Live black widow found Infectious bacteria discovered on two Waikato farm Olympic torch made from sustainably-produced nativ Independent review of GM maize incident released Rapid Action Necessary to Wipe out Hot Spots MAF report paints optimistic picture for medium te Frost damage causes significant fall in this seaso Positive outlook for arable farms in medium term Beef production and exports set to rise in medium Deer numbers on the rise and venison prices set fo MAF report projects continued growth in dairying Sheep numbers wool production and exports set for Report projects pork's future in value-added cuts Steady future forecast for log and lumber exports Bright future for poultry industry in MAF forecast Pulp paper and panel products set for solid futur Honey Imports Under Review Record 2004 vintage but hard marketing lies ahead Sheep meat production and prices tipped to rise Mixed times ahead for country's forest industries Growth in milk production and exports predicted by Varroa movement controls to change Animal research statistics released Monitoring report finds sheep and beef farmer Tough times for arable farmers but outlook bright Report details tough times for countrys deer farm Period of rationalisation for countrys horticultur Monitoring report looks at wine grapes for first Farmers quietly optimistic about dairying future Water bird survey starts at Thames South Island varroa response completed Beef and veal production up and prices high in the MAF Quarantine Service officers kept busy at NZ Written submissions on report published MAF selects new IT services provider Strategy to keep South Island free of Varroa MAF reviews measures for clearance of sea containe Fraser High School compensation claim assessed Entries for Journalism Awards to close soon Gum leaf skeletoniser found at 11 sites Statistics Confirm the Growth and Importance of Da Definition of adult cattle changes Electronic Lodgement of MAF Quarantine Declaration Agricultural Census Reveals Surge in Wine Grape Sheep and Beef Lose Ground to Dairy Cattle Further call for flood relief applications Summit ponders progress on biosecurity strategy Significant Farming Changes Revealed by Agricultur MAF launches Biosecurity New Zealand Eradication Project Targets Moth Reproduction Cattle returned to Northland farmer The forecast is good for the countrys primary pro Poor returns to growers depress apple industry Moth breeder sentenced Technician Removed from Painted Apple Moth Rearing Views sought on future control of the Varroa bee Negative tests for plum pox Bumper year for pipfruit growers New Zealand plays part in crossroads for global New hairy caterpillar alert in Auckland suburb of Australian gum leaf skeletoniser response enters Crazy Ants found at Mount Maunganui wharf Planted forests take centre stage as part of Unite Public asked to comment on measures for reducing Plum pox potyvirus investigation underway No Aerial Operation Thursday 13 March Due to Wind Forestry Harvest Increases in Past Four Years Exports of Forestry Products Continue to Rise OECD Director Encourages Reform of Agricultural No Aerial Operation on Wednesday 12 March Due to No Aerial Operation on Tuesday 11 March due to No Aerial Operation Monday 10 March Forecast for Residents Asked to Look out for Escaped Cane Toad Update of investigation into suspected GM contamin Investigation of suspected GM contaminated corn New Sustainable Farming Fund round underway Latest NZ planted forest resource 1 April 2003 Suspected GM Sweet Corn Media Questions and Answer Suspected GM Sweet Corn Timeline MAF on full alert after early warning trapping Invercargill Farmer Sentenced on Animal Welfare Ch Genetic Modification Food Labelling Submission review on sea containers completed Leading Vets Make International Waves Land Use Statistics Confirm the Changing Face of Government funded programme winds down A new era for New Zealand biosecurity Final Data from the Agricultural Census Confirms Minister Sutton Announces Reduced Aerial Operation New Zealand BSE free Entries called for Protect NZ Biosecurity Journali Successful Outcome to Northland Animal Welfare Updated forecast for primary production published GM Sweet Corn Investigation Completed Gisborne Sweet Corn Investigation Q and A Tracing of Canadian Cattle Imports 23 May 2003 Council Moves Quickly To Catch Elm Tree Killer Tracing of Canadian Cattle Imports 22 May 2003 Border Charges to Increase Major changes to varroa movement controls Plant Virus Investigation Underway New Zealand authorities strengthen protection for Varroa Pest Management Strategy outlined New Grants from the Sustainable Farming Fund Wine Bill passed 18000 Elms Surveyed in Dutch Elm Disease Eradicati No further fall webworm finds in Mt Wellington Provisional Confirmation of Pig Disease New Zealands First Interpol Conference Wildlife No Further Gypsy Moth Finds Animal Welfare Underpinned By Sound Science Painted apple moth eradication programme for Oct MAF Condemns Activists Tactics Early Detection Key to Invasive Ant Programme Long Term Management for Gum Leaf Skeletoniser Mot Pig Disease Investigation Underway What is PMWS Q and A Livestock Forestry and Horticultural Trends Region No Targeted Winter Aerial Operation Today Strategy to keep South Island Varroa Free Eradication of Pig Disease may not be Feasible Turtle eggs discovered at Auckland Airport Latest Statistics on the Use of Research Animals Claims Of moth escapes from Rotorua quarantine MAF Quarantine Intercepts Major Tree Disease A Duty of Care Update on GM sweet corn investigation MAF Announces New Sustainable Farming Fund Round BSE in the US has no food safety impact in NZ Update on GM sweet corn investigation Media QA Wool exports decline but local processing increase Falling sheep numbers offset by higher productivit New Zealand wine industry well placed for big New Zealand dollar cuts higher returns for kiwifru Dairy production up despite poor weather Difficult outlook for the forestry export sector Increased apple production may offset fall in expo Agricultural exports grow but on farm expenditure Beef production falls as land use changes Next painted apple moth spray date announced BSE liaison groups work continues Exotic ant found in Dunedin MAF Biosecurity calls halt to bulk imports of Spray One Against Moth Completed Spraying Again Today Against Moth Pest Spraying on target again for tomorrow Spraying Called off with Engine Problems Spraying postponed Green Light for Moth Aerial Spray No Spraying Today 20 January 2002 No Spraying Today 19 January 2002 Project Painted Apple Moth Update Scientists put more pressure on painted apple moth Painted Apple Moth Project Health Team Up and Runn Early Morning Motorway Alert Response to Meriel Watts article MAF bungles the Government grant helps fund user-friendly educatio Government Grant to help beekeepers prosper after Government Grant to boost farm productivity and su Nationwide surveillance for Fire Ants enters secon No varroa found in beehives around Pauatahanui New Zealand to Host International Food Safety and MAF continues to gather evidence in dairy investig MAF and National Beekeepers Association action fur New report paints picture of New Zealands planted Varroa find at Pauatahanui highlights risk of Varr MAF investigating suspected case of Brucella suis Cooked Breadfruit imports prohibited MAF welcomes approval of organic compounds West Aucklanders support MAFs painted apple moth Australian pest takes a knock Species of Crazy Ant found at Auckland port Study Reveals Rise in Energy Use on Dairy Farms Minister calls for report on whether to ban feral MAF withdraws wild venison meat products after poa Round four of fight against moth pest completed New Zealand Seeks Export Reform at International MAF cautions World Cup fans against biosecurity Decline in sheep numbers expected to continue Demand for exciting new wines sees Kiwi exports bo MAF report projects kiwifruit prices likely to rem Pig code to be rolled out next year Whole of government foot and mouth simulation exer Final round of Biosecurity Strategy consultation b Proposal For Future Management of Varroa MAF Seeks Information on Trap Use Australian and New Zealand scientists lead the way Vegetation Control Zone Declared 9 Dec 02 Environmental Tick for Crown Maori Trust Forests NZ approves importation of all varieties of Austra Fantastic outcome to animal welfare trial MAF to test fruit fly response capability Biosecurity audit welcomed by MAF New GM for Quarantine Service Strong commitment to lessening the impact of paras New funding will enhance capabilities of MAF labor Snake found and killed in store at Mt Maunganui MAF Report Projects Steady Outlook for Land Based New fungus found on carnations MAF Cancels Pet Food Companys Operating Licence Positive outcome to bird smuggling trial Filthy Milk Not of NZ Origin MAF Seeks Comments on GM Testing for Imported Seed Faster aerial spray operation planned Deer Buyers Blamed for Freeze on Feral Trade Border agencies welcome behind the scenes focus Fonterra MAF Environment Action on Water Quality International experts invited to observe simulated Increased funding of two surveillance programmes MAF appoints new policy head Biosecurity's media profile continues to rise Public view Sought on Co-existence of GM and non-G Graphic and animated reduction in use of animals i GM risk from painted apple moth spray highly unlik Potential trade barriers could impact on organic p Lower farm returns expected Parrot disease clean up underway GM maize test results announced Ruminant protein regulations under review Weeding out pest plants Review finds post-border programmes for spotting b Hydatids Now History But Care Needed To Keep It A Emergency services critical to Foot and Mouth scen Successful US Inspection of the NZ Dairy Industry Former Government Servant wins Business Award - 10 MAF on front foot with new moth response Painted Apple Moth Decision Successful animal welfare operation at high countr Eucalyptus trees at Auckland Airport attract Austr Californian Grape Imports Resume New Zealand to participate in Australian foot and GM maize fields assessment completed Announcement on outcomes of assessment for risks p New appointment strengthens forestry expertise at Latest results from varroa research show building MAF appoints Deputy Director-General Kava as a dietary supplement - Privileged Statemen Entries being called for new journalism award GM maize situation update Joining in the celebration of Conservation Week GM contamination risk investigation Surveillance shows varroa bee mite has spread with MAF extends GM testing for imported seeds Olive-pomace oils New food safety authority set to launch Animal Welfare and Behaviour Under the Spotlight Codes of Animal Welfare are part of an integrated $200 fines have an impact on biosecurity behaviour Appointment of Executive Director of the NZ Food Further detections of Lettuce Aphid discovered Public views are being sought on proposed strength MAF Stresses the Importance of the New Agricultura Uruguay Trade Negotiations Produce Big Returns Rural labour and skills shortages examined Cattle euthanased in MAF animal welfare investigat Salmonella research completed Technical Representatives Meet to Discuss Water Farm profits to decline following boom years National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee calls Seventh spray against moth pest completed Spraying on Today against Moth Pest Latest statistics on the use of research July 2002 NAEAC 2001 Annual report released MAF takes Protect New Zealand Week to the Cook Str Proposed changes to animal exports charges New areas in aerial spray zone Painted Apple Moth New 0800 Number Set Up for Consumers International Vet Award a First for New Zealand Better Market Access Secured for Organic Products Please Note Change of Venue for NZFSA Launch Disqualification Order Enforced by MAF Feedback sought on draft code of welfare for broil Snakehead mystery solved 20 December 2006 Farm and herd owner information enhances FarmsOnLi Farmers forecast ups and downs for primary sectors Primary Growth Partnership Outcome of Round Four Consultation begins on forestry schemes review News Subscription Forestry Production and Trade September 2010 Quart New funding round opens for irrigation scheme MAF opens second round of wilding tree exemptions PGP kick starts the year with 53 million Trading Among Farmers prompts consultation on dair Cadmium in soils to be actively managed MAF issues 10 millionth forestry carbon credit Nait and AHB work together to support farmers Unprecedented response for the 2011 Vet Bonding Sc Farmers making changes to target water quality MAF and iwi to check effectiveness of sea squirt Forestry Field Measurement Approach approved for MAF monitoring Japanese food imports Final release of New Zealands 2010 National Exoti More accurate science improves agriculture's green Disqualification from owning dogs on welfare Feedback sought on draft regulations to implement Successful Sustainable Farming Fund grants announc Investment in Manuka honey research and Government announces fresh water policy and fundin MAF to defend IHS for pork imports 1 November Mandatory Cattle Tagging Deferred Statement from Geoff Allen MAF Compliance and MAF investigation clears Kiaora NZ of food safety Movement restrictions placed on kiwifruit nursery Snakes don’t belong in New Zealand Submissions Invited on Foreign Charter Fishing Ves Forum to progress next stage in water reforms Proposals invited for irrigation fund New Zealand opens 25M international GHG research PGP invests in nutrient research and development 2010 National Animal Ethics Advisory Committee (NA MAF moves to destroy termites from Waikanae proper China and New Zealand sign apples market access ag Action needed to protect kauri forests Japan reconstruction draws wood panels from New Ze Disease affecting Southland kanakana/lamprey Waikanae termite fumigation completed successfully Merged MAF focuses on Growing and Protecting NZ Bay of Plenty man prosecuted for importing fish eg Second find of bacterial fish disease Pastoral update - YouTube clip Advice for dairy farmers on Maui gas leak MAF prosecutes for cancer eye cow MAF recalls strawberry seed kits due to biosecurit Spreading the word not the disease Improving fresh water quality is the common goal Seafood growing steadily Favourable spring kicks off new pastoral season Psa impact severe Primary sector still on target for record income MAF to commission review of kiwifruit pollen impor Tree planting upturn Areas designated for Undaria farming Hawkes Bay successful in Irrigation Acceleration Mauis Dolphin Mortality Zion Wildlife Gardens update MAF to address strawberry seed review findings MAF investigates Taranaki food retailers regarding Farm workers angry outburst ends in Court Government steps up border management work Red meat sector proposal reaches next stage MAF monitoring Schmallenberg virus Illegal activity nets dolphins MAF releases scope of independent review of kiwifr Foreign charter vessels inquiry MAF removes restrictions on kiwifruit nursery stoc Fisherman fined for dumping snapper Fishing vessel seized in Canterbury Taurus 2012 Exercise Only Rock Lobster Catch Limit Changes Changes to Recreational Fishing Catch Limits Ill treatment of cow earns community service Chinese taste for New Zealand seafood Forestry export demand weaker Waikanae man uses scuba to plunder paua stocks Southern Blue Whiting Certification Court upholds decision to issue pork import health MPI announces vendors for provision of IT Managed Recreational fishers caught illegally selling fish Aquaculture projects approved in latest SFF Round Fruit fly find under investigation Unacceptable abuse of Quota Management System Controls placed on moving fruit and veges to avoid No fruit fly outbreak detected to date as round-th Oyang 77 charges laid Controls on fruit and vegetable movements lifted Rock lobster concession areas retained Wellington men caught with significant haul of ill Efficient pastoral production Bay of Plenty fishery officers seize boat and dive Sustainable management of longfin eels Situation and Outlook for Primary Industries Fish stock status report Set net restrictions to protect Mauis dolphins Farmer representatives tackle animal welfare issue Coatesville termite colony destroyed 2011 NAWAC Annual Report released Independent report on Psa released Rock Lobster fisher sold recreational catch Fishery officers seize dive gear Dont take more than your legal limit this scallop Recreational scallop season opening for Central NZs export beef sector gets funding boost Food recall issued after Listeria detected IAF grant for Manuherikia Catchment Strategic Wate primary production boom confirmed Code of welfare for meat chickens released 13 additional plants make list of banned species Passenger biosecurity keeping out high-risk goods Funding to promote sustainable resource use in pri Squid fishery decision reflects new research Food recall issued after Listeria detected - remin Overseer upgrade released Tongariro eruption – info for primary industries Have your say on proposed NAIT rules Caged grass carp promising for waterweed control Pipfruit Growers Expect Slightly Improved Profit Don’t Spread Unwanted Freshwater Pests This W Cases of illegal horse castrations concerning Wakatu Quay area closed for further two years Five new mataitai reserves announced Paua thieves caught in Coromandel Peninsula More good news on agricultural chemical good pract Science Leader Joins MPI Grape growers regroup Hefty fine for bringing plant seeds into NZ Paua poachers nabbed by fishery officers Ministry formally warns growers following misuse Report on status of wilding conifers in NZ Arable on the rise Recreational scallop season opening for Auckland Closure of Marlborough Sounds recreational blue co Ministry makes progress on kiwifruit review Asian gypsy moth eggs intercepted at border MPI investigates kanakana with unusual skin markin Animal Welfare Investigation West Coast Honorary Fishery Officers receive bravery awards Northland diver breaches scallop limit on first da Primary Growth Partnership Round Eight opens Vine disease impacts on kiwifruit orchard accounts Woman caught operating illegal fish and chip carav IUCN motion on Mauis Crew of Oyang 75 sentenced Mauis dolphin TMP consultation underway Review sets future direction for border services NAEAC Annual Report released Time running out to have your say on animal welfar Fishing changes announced Measures to protect oceanic whitetip shark Decision on orange roughy fishery welcome Guilty plea in West Coast animal welfare case Agencies move to stop unlawful exports of infant f Better seeds and plant species Whale salami seized at border Conviction for deliberate and wilful ill-treatment Primary sector exports for 2012 show slight increa Pastoral farm profits to fall Comment sought on Seabirds NPOA Fisheries law breach proves costly Bluff's new fishery recruits Mixed bag of shellfish offences keep fishery offic MPI backs awards for Maori farming excellence High level of interest in Maori agribusiness fundi Paua poacher gets prison time Recidivist paua poacher sentenced on poaching Erosion report recognises significance of Waiapu Fish stock status update Mussel programme to revolutionise aquaculture Gisborne trio sentenced for wilful ill-treatme Export facilitating legislation reviewed Maunganui Bay closed for further two years Undeclared ostrich eggs intercepted at border Tongan Watermelons Cleared for Release Water management study gains funding Men sentenced for biosecurity breaches New innovation programme to add value in meat indu Psa-V biosecurity event declared Change to recreational set netting Changes to recreational set netting Government funding for Wairarapa water project stu Significant fine for illegal milling of native tim Consultation on dairy herd improvement regulation Tough going for primary products feedback sought on dairy herd regulations NZ food safety recognition Illegal fishing costs Tauranga commercial fishers Foresters growing less pruned wood Marlborough Sounds blue cod fishery opening Favourable season boosts September quarter primary Fisheries operation nets ten for paua offences Snake interception shows biosecurity system is wor Puppies to become biosecurity detector dogs Northland Fisheries operations nab six people DCD suspension supported Future planning pays dividends New Zealand Government assures safety PGP Collaboration for Greater Farmer Profitability Southland company and director sentenced on fishin Funding opportunities on agricultural greenhouse Ministry seeks mystery ant sender Waikato dairy farmer jailed in animal welfare case Government funding for Central Plains Water Irriga Dairying and Clean Streams Accord Snapshot Release DCD Update: Testing confirms expectations of Technology transfer report MPI applauds stiff fine for border cheat Student caught hiding biosecurity risk goods Man fined for illegal milling of native timber MPI grants Waikato Regional Council Consultation on the carry-over of Kyoto units Public assistance praised in paua apprehension Fly screens recalled due to biosecurity risk Harness racer cops community service for failing t MPI welcomes judgment on pork imports Taranaki home kill investigation Biosecurity check for Easter bunny MPI swoops on suspected illegal mills in Nelson Hairy biosecurity risk item stopped at border MPI examines chemical find Biosecurity staff pounce on lion parts Aucklanders asked to go biosecurity bird-watching Joint statement from MPI and DOC MPI getting down to business at the 2013 Fieldays Court sends strong message for false reporting Code of Welfare for Llamas and Alpacas Businessman sentenced for serious fishing offences Resignation of MPI Chief Executive Public to have say on pest management direction MPI swoops on suspected illegal poultry operation Animal Welfare Amendment Bill introduced Government and fishing industry trial technology Pest water weed eradicated from South Island Biosecurity staff intercept Vietnamese live crabs More staff to strengthen border biosecurity Ministry For Primary Industries Working To Clear No changes to management of striped marlin Container inspections stepped up MAF publishes analysis on chicken meat imports Homekill and recreational catch service providers 599 hives inspected so far for varroa mite MAF field teams begin beehive inspections for Varr Exotic bee disease confirmed in South Auckland No varroa mite-infected hives outside the controll North Island declared a controlled area to stop sp Beekeepers Attitude Praised - Marian Hobbs Preliminary results show suspect apiaries free of Varroa mite confirmed on nine properties within So Varroa controlled area reviewed New Stock Feed Labeling Requirements come into For No surprises in 15 new varroa sites Surveillance for varroa mite continues Subterranean Termite Activity on the Decline Varroa confirmed on Ohope suspected in Rotorua First week of varroa mite response completed MAF Expertise Wins International Recognition No new varroa sites in over 4000 hive tests Moves by MAF and Ministry of Health to Make Food P Export bee samples showing no signs of varroa 28 apiaries confirmed with varroa Otago and Bay of Plenty varroa tests clear so far Forestry exports increased in dollar value in most New Era in Trans-Tasman Co-operation Will Ease Tra More sightings in the north of the varroa zone Organics Moving Ahead, Says Sutton Kaikoura farmer fined for neglecting his ani 10 new infected sites within the varroa zone but Snake found at Wellington worksite identified 14 new varroa infections but the zone holds Canada approves live bee trade Latest New Zealand planted forest resource figures Taupo forest land returning to Maori landowners Report assesses risk of gypsy moth entering via us Snake found in Christchurch Imports of gutted salmon to be permitted from Aust Pesticides Board to look into 2 4 D Stock up on zinc to combat facial eczema says MAF Gum Leaf Skeletoniser Update Chill it then split or spike it the humane way The Animal Welfare Act - What every animal owner s MAF seizes pet tarantula Action on Belgian foods MAF Alerts Farmers to Consequences of Using Dioxin Residues in New Zealand Meat Amongst Lowes Decrease in animals dying during research Auckland Moth Identified Moth Found in West Auckland Suburb Painted Apple Moth - Update MAF forecasts impacts of volcanic eruption Great Wellington Python Mystery Solved Farmers Warned La Nina Not Over Yet Spraying Carried Out on Painted Apple Moth Long-term outlook for agriculture sector revenue l Painted Apple Moth What Threat to Orchardists MAF hosts 40 countries for the fourth Codex sessio Luxton Announces Funding For Ag Stats Survey Survey Yields No New Finds of Painted Apple Moth Hobby Farmers Encouraged to Seek Expert Advice Forbidden Fruit Proves Costly Painted Apple Moth Eradication Programme Same Criteria Applied to Painted Apple Moth Farmers and Foresters to Learn of Opportunities MAF prosecutes for mislabelling of export dairy The Full Monty NZ sponsors International Forest Conference Plan Well Ahead for Winter Stock Feeding Advises MAF Says Vets Can Ease Oral Facial Eczema Animal Possum Control Workshop Forest Health Group Moves to Forest Research MAF funds research into pesticides International Community Endorses the Importance of Big overseas demand to purchase MAF trained Dogs Twenty months imprisonment for breach of Bio act Take Horses Covers Off in Hot Weather Illegal Meat Sales Lead to Convictions Protect Stock From Facial Eczema Says MAF Ferry Problems Raise Stock Concerns Tortoise Bagged at Christchurch Airport Results Indicate Aussie Mozzies Did Not Bring Dry Conditions Increase Risk of Pink Eye in Sheep Have New Trading Rules for Agriculture Delivered MAF Finds Dreaded Asian Tiger Mosquito Mt Maunganu Shanghai Surprise Conditions Right for Ryegrass Staggers MAF Warns MAF Quarantine Service Finds Gypsy Moth Used Car New Zealand Biosecurity a World Leader First four months of MAF Enforcement Units role MAF Risk Analysis for Specified Poultry Product Feral Game Procurement Requirements Tightened Ministry of Agriculture and Forestrys Post-Electi Producer Board briefing papers released MAF Clarifies Farmgate Drought Cost Estimates MAF examines disease risks from cattle imports MAF analyses disease risk from imported chicken Government To Protect Recreational Fishery From Russia With Love MAF Announces Decision in Kaimanawa Horse Grazing Two top MAF appointments made Import health standard for Jersey cattle semen rel MAF person to chair International Commission Heat Stress a Risk for Sheep During Transport Further Convictions for Animal Welfare Offences Hot dogs need water shade and more water Spraydrift Charge Dropped To identify, contain and eradicate Varroa laboratory tests pass 10000 Significant new varroa find in central North Islan No new varroa sites as control options begin to ta Two new varroa sites predictable Varroa traces top 2000 No new varroa finds as the campaign moves into a No new varroa finds as the next phase begins No new varroa infections, as the Secret Weapon No new varroa infections, but many hive registrat NAWAC chairman awarded for contribution to animal Four new varroa infected places outside Infected Z Beekeepers exceptional contribution Butter and cheese certification for EU going on-li Possible biosecurity risk reshipped to Japan Promising preliminary results from Exotic Bee Dise Varroa detected in Northland 7 new varroa Infected Places Varroa confirmed in Bay of Plenty Possible discovery of varroa at Te Puke Testing continues to determine extent of varroa in New containment lab will enhance diagnosis of exot Indications of natural spread of varroa Varroa detected in the Coromandel Varroa in feral bees a challenge NZ Contributes to International Code on Scrapie More funds for bee mite survey 11 new varroa sites within Infected Zone Bee export consignment to be humanely destroyed MAF investigates scorpion sighting Draft operational plan for varroa control released New era in cheese and butter exports begins Animal Welfare Man Retires after 44 Year MAF Caree Used Vehicle Import Standard delayed Rural sector needs Government attention - Sutton Varroa mite chemical approved Low level of varroa found south of movement contro Very productive and profitable year for NZ dairy f MAF a good faith bargainer No decision on bee mite eradication yet Work continues on varroa control options Agricultural Statistics – an essential tool for pl Livestock Trends Region-by-region Counting Sheep – a profile of New Zealand's lives Farmer morale high after record sheep and beef pri NZ venison sale price highest since 1997 Climatic contrasts led to varying economic outcome Forest sinks and the Kyoto Protocol MAF to begin treatment of infected hives Government backs varoa management plan Varroa decision next week Additional varroa consultation meeting in Gore tom Ministers reject merging proposal Proposed Used Vehicle Import Standard Released Forestry Products Exports Exceed 3 Billion Varroa Campaign Entering Important Phase Concern About the Developing Digital Divide Development of Phase Two of Varroa Management Plan New tests could save millions of laboratory animal 13 regional meetings to discuss varroa management International Food Safety Experts Gather in Auckla Venison prices firming this year for deer farmers Sheep and beef profit levels for 1999/2000 exceede Over supply and low prices for produce marks the s Horticulture accounted for 1700 Million in expor Treatment of varroa infected hives begins MAF's Farm Monitoring Reports 2000 to be released Senior Maori Manager Sought by Agriculture Ministr 79 sparrow death sightings received Precautionary measures recommended for dog owners Checks for gum leaf skeletoniser starts next week Public asked to report sightings of dead birds Financial assistance for varroa-stricken beekeeper Varroa Management Plan Progressed Two-year varroa management to be finalised at meet Consumers should have a seat at the food safety ta South Island Varroa Surveillance Programme begins Fine for smuggling plant cuttings Taiwan recognises MAF authority Large increase in New Zealands wood supply Rural Fund launched Investigation of possible Brucella canis underway Snake found in Petone Wellington New growth promotant control programme revised Movement controls for stock with residue violation Lameness in Dairy cows – a Welfare and Economic Co New meat, fish and animal products regime starts Californian grapes present low risk of hosting dis Animal Products Act second phase comes into force Government approves prophylactic treatment of beeh MAF investigates black widow spider find Review of the New Zealand wine industry legislatio Cabinet backs two-year varroa management plan Gypsy moth not a threat to NZ native trees Snakeskin found in central Auckland Decrease in the use of animals in research Search for snake in Freemans Bay to continue Huge response to Sustainable Farming Fund Instant Biosecurity border fines approved Apple and pear export regulations to be reviewed - DOC and MAF ask Public to be on the Lookout for Ne Global Demand for Plantation Roundwood set to clim Horse Tests Positive to Exotic Equine Disease MAF seizes uninspected meat destined for the marke Luxton Launches New Biosecurity Authority More work to be done on TB management plan Luxton Urges Public Input into Border Used vehicle import standard submissions presented New safeguards against GM seed introduction MAF internal audits designed to find faults Redback jumping spiders found in grapes despite al MAF chief Professor Bruce Ross to retire WTO rules against South Korea MAF Quarantine Border Service gains ISO 17020 Qual Contaminated crops destroyed by MAF Heartland initiative to help rural communities MAF investigates illegal release of parrots from q Checks for Dutch elm disease start in Auckland Search for Freemans Bay snake over Possible for NZ pets to enter the UK without quara MAF concerned vets may be liable for strike damage New identification requirements for HGP treated ca MAF restricts pet food imports MAF appeals for union to delay strike action and r Welfare of livestock travelling inter-island to be New developments in animal welfare Rural Productivity Highlighted Sheep Numbers Projected To Drop Again Telecommunications Inquiry Help For Marlborough Farmers Foot and Mouth Disease - an issue of continual exp Fine for record over-harvest of indigenous timber Termites eradicated Fruit and wine growers under pressure Arable farming shows positive signs Biosecurity surveillance mapped Porthole offers view of marine pests in our waters Community help needed to find and weed out pest No gypsy moths or fruit flies found in surveillan Government-level agreements pave way for imports Foodborne disease infection rates tracking down Biosecurity interceptions at the border Strong demand for logs raises income Working together in Fiordland to oust Undaria Check Clean and Dry slows pest MAF marks Biosecurity Month of July Primary sectors positioned to take advantage Primary sectors well positioned to take advantage Sheep Welfare Code Proves To Be A Sellout Agricultural Sector Leaders support Government Darryls Excellent Adventure Ensure Calves Go To Saleyards in Good Condition Roadside Goats Need Care Too Luxton Disappointed at Oppositions U turn on Food Professor David Mellor - new chairperson of the An 2009 National Animal Ethics Advisory Committee Nelson Varroa bee mite incursion Prime Minister Key and Chinas VP Xi witness the s MAF report shows lower returns for growers but con News Archives 1996 News 1997 News 1998 News 1999 News 2000 News 2001 News 2012 News 2002 News 2003 News 2004 News 2005 News 2006 News 2007 News 2008 News 2009 News 2010 News 2011 News 2013 News Animal Remedies Board Takes Vitamin B12 Injection MAF to Lay Charge Over Alleged 24-D Spray Drift Signing of EU Veterinary Agreement A Bonus for NZ Consultants Summary Sent to Submitters in Mid-Janu Layer Hen Welfare Code Issued Consultation begins on forest carbon measurement a Application Round Four of Primary Growth Partnersh Fruit Fly Interception On Tongan Watermelons MAF grants funds for community irrigation and wate Australia signs up to sea container hygiene system Pesticides Board Makes Moves to Reduce Spray Drift Sustainable Farming Fund celebrates 10 years RCD Peer Reviewers Comments to be Available to Pu Food Safety Standards for Meat will be Maintained Transportation of Re-Possessed Dairy Herd No Lega Risk Mitigation in the Pipfruit Industry Farmer Fined for Drug Residues in Bobby Calves Submissions on RCD Application Closing Soon Revised Sheep Welfare Code Published Targeted spraying to go ahead in West Auckl RCD Application Released for Public Comment Airport Quarantine receives 20 million boost National Animal Ethics Advisory Committee Annual R Taranaki Lease Report Making New Zealand Farms Safe Early Disbudding of Calves by Cautery Recommended Our Land Our Future Launched Government Seeks Public Comment to Develop Ballast MAF Expands RCD Consultation MAF declares New Zealand a Controlled Area Biotechnology Conference Report Published Australia Reduces Fruit Fly Exclusion Zone to 15 K More Fruit Fly Larvae Found in Incubated Fruit Special Conditions for Competition Horses in MAF E MAF Successfully Prosecutes Farmer for Residues in Deregulation of Livestock Earmarks and Hide Brands Economic Turmoil likely to have more affect on Agr Drought Reduces Farm Gate Returns by estimated $26 Improved Prospects for Agriculture and Forestry A Welfare Code for Dog Owners Drought Brings More Funding for Animal Welfare MAF Repeats Advice to Pet Rabbit Owners to Vaccina Director-General of MAF to Chair OECD Committee fo Balclutha Horse Syndrome Not Caused By Exotic Di MAF analysing submissions on feed ban Bird Smuggler Sentenced to Nine Months Imprisonmen MAF Needs Cattle Brains MAF Investigating Balclutha Horse Syndrome Wobbly Possum Disease Virus Background Wobbly Possum Disease Thought to Have Been Isolate Claims of Sabotage Dismissed in Fire Blight Debate Food Mutating Genie refuses to return to its Bottl Parasite Found in Home-Killed Pig New Zealand needs new Animal Welfare Legislation Uninspected Meat should not be bought Fundraisers US Lifts Restrictions On NZ Export Fruit Butchers Processing Home Kill Meat Take Care Japan Lifts Restrictions On NZ Export Fruit Wealth made from Freezing Works Waste MAF RCD Assessment Team on South Island Study Tour RCD Reviewers Reports receive 102 Responses Korea Lifts Restrictions on NZ Export Fruit Northland Farmer Prosecuted Cruelty to Livestock MAF spends NZ110 on 30 Day Intl Conferene RCD Reviewers Reports Sent to Submitters Confusion over Uninspected Meat MAF Musters Cyberflocks on the Internet High Court Dismisses Vexma/Fertex Appeal MAF treating infested eucalypt tree Two SOEs established from MAF Qual Letter to New Zealand Farmer MAF RCD Group to Visit Australia Emergency Slaughter Code Published MAF Complaint Against Frontline Programme Upheld Unlicensed Remedies Break Law and Risk Trade Dr Jolly goes to Washington Instant Fines for Quarantine Border Breaches Sawfly Found in South Auckland Cost Recovery for Passenger Aircraft and Vessel C MAF Wants Full Scientific Input on RCD Decision Funding of Passenger Aircraft and Vessel Clearanc A Must-Read for those concerned about Protecting A Agricultural Sector Leaders pan Government Reduced Meat Eating - A Growing Trend New Animal Health Reference Laboratory to be Locat Forestry to Retain Status in new Ministry of Agric Transporters of Animals to Adhere to Welfare Cod Information Specialists Needed Providing Small Farm Operators with What They Need New Zealand Lamb and Beef Safe Less chance of disease transmission with the impor Australia to Lift Fruit Fly Related Restrictions Animals Welfare and International Trade Winter Control Programme for Mediterranean Fruit F Home Killed Meat Seized NZ and Australia Co-operating on Fire blight Tests First Ten Years of Animal Ethics Regulations Mixed Year on the Farm AWAC Annual Report Emphasises Link Between Trade a New Plant Fungus Found In Auckland Box Hedges Poor Quality Feed Risk to Stock Health Good Shelter Saves Newborn Animals 1080 poison - safeguard your dogs and livestock Fair Exchange High Court Grants Rare Civil Injunction Gene technology tomorrows technology today Ostrich and Emu Welfare Code Launched Awards for Positive Images of Rural Women Government Releases Timberlands Sustainable Beech Legal Issues Relating to Use of RCD New Arrangements for Delivery of Animal Welfare Fi China Lifts Ban On New Zealand Fruit Revised Bobby Calves Welfare Code Released NAEAC 1997 Annual Report Released Director General of Agriculture Review of RCD World Demand for MAF Quarantine Services MAF Finds No Grounds for Prosecution on Lamb Death Ostrich and Emu Welfare Code Being Drafted MAF to Fund Salmonella Brandenburg Research RCD Confirmed in South Island Investigations Underway into Vaccine for Salmonell More RCD Positives Within Controlled Area RCD Positives Recorded in Twizel and Maniototo Government Consults on Passenger and Craft Border Restricted Place Notices to be Lifted Times up for Infestation of Subterranean Termites Important expression of free trade principles in a Cromwell Controlled Area To Be Lifted MAF Reassures Pet Owners First Positive RCD Result for Canterbury MAF Vet named Vice-President of World Vet Associat New Ministry Responsibility Agriculture Forestry MAF Stings Illegal Bee Pollen Imports Chinese Academy of Forestry President Visits Pending Prosecutions for Uninspected Meat Supplier Government Introduces Animal Welfare Bill American Foulbrood National Pest Management Strate How They See It Down on the Farm Drought Heightens Risk of Sleepy Sickness Grass S NZ Agricultural Industries benefit New Research Government Proposes Single Food Safety Authority Decrease in Export of Forestry Products Homekill and unregulated animal products Trichinella Update An emerging problem in ewes in the south - Salmone Importation of salmon trout and char for human co New Zealand to allow importation of salmon trout Advice for Farmers in Handling Bearings in Ewes Dogs Need to be Safeguarded Against All Pest Poiso Options to reduce drought impact on stock health a El Nino New Zealand Medical Student Wins ANZCCART Award Animal Ethics Conference World Renowned Agricultural Scientist Visits Proposed Regulation Change to Legalise Possession Chief Forestry Officer Appointment Government Response to the Outbreak of RCD Last Day for Public Comment on Timberlands Plans f MAF Clarifies Legal Stance on RCD Prosecutions MAF places precautionary Tussock Moth Traps Dutch elm disease trapping season starts Winners of Rural Womens Day Photo and Journalism Investigation MAF Staff Member NOT Involved in RCD Chief executive appointment - MAF MAF Using the World Wide Web to Declare It for New Meat Industry Adopt Latest Food Safety Programmes Pilchard Deaths Forecast Two New SOES To Support Nations Economic Backbone MAF Risk Analysis for Imports of Salmon and Trout MAF Repeats Assurances to Pet Owners Pet Rabbit Owners Advised to Vaccinate Against RCD RCD Released In Hawkes Bay New Zealand Biosecurity Enforcement a World Leader 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