Media releases
- News Category
- Primary Production
- Date
- 26 Nov 2020
Project investigating viability of large-scale spirulina production in New Zealand
The 2-year project will test new growing and processing systems.
- News Category
- Primary Production
- Date
- 27 Oct 2020
Regional vet graduates to receive financial boost
It's to help ease the shortage of veterinarians working in our regions.
- News Category
- Primary Production
- Date
- 12 Oct 2020
Wellbeing events being rolled out for Otago and Southland farmers
Help is at hand to help boost farmer morale after challenging weather events.
- News Category
- Primary Production
- Date
- 22 Jun 2020
MPI gives $3 million boost to restore waterways
The funding will help improve waterways and promote sustainable management practices.
- News Category
- Primary Production
- Date
- 01 May 2020
New system to help evaluate performance of New Zealand's dairy genetics
More options will be available when selecting genetics for physical traits of cattle.
- News Category
- Primary Production
- Date
- 13 Mar 2020
Big fines and home detention in wine case
The case related to fraudulently blending and mislabelling wine, then falsifying records.
- News Category
- Primary Production
- Date
- 11 Mar 2020
Review panel appointed as Overseer improvements continue
The panel will critically assess Overseer's modelling capabilities and look for improvements.
- News Category
- Primary Production
- Date
- 29 Jan 2020
Farm Debt Mediation Scheme – next steps
This will begin operating on 1 July 2020.
- News Category
- Primary Production
- Date
- 09 Dec 2019
New Zealand supports future agriculture emission science leaders
The successful students will be hosted by 20 research institutions in 15 countries.
- News Category
- Primary Production
- Date
- 09 Dec 2019
Northland iwi starts planting 20-hectare avocado orchard
It's the result of 4 years of extensive planning, in partnership with MPI.