Ministry Of Primary Industries
Govt compensation for M bovis ‘slow’ and ‘awkward’
Wairarapa farmers affected by Mycoplasma bovis have slammed MPI's compensation process as "slow" and "awkward." Reporter Gia Garrick visited Julie and Bryce Stevenson's farm, which is now clear of the… Audio
Fruit growers furious with MPI over destroyed seedlings
A leading Hawke's Bay orchardist says a decision by a US company to stop selling fruit trees to New Zealand could cost the industry billions of dollars. Last month the Ministry of Primary Industries… Audio
MPI says it can't legally secretly film for farm abuse
The Ministry of Primary Industries is rejecting accusations that it is incompetent when it comes to animal welfare issues. Audio
Organic producers call for national standard
Out of the top 25 countries which trade organically, New Zealand is one of only two that don't have a national standard to ensure products are, in fact, organic. Producers are hoping that will soon… Video, Audio
Bluff oyster fishermen demanding drastic action
Graeme Wright of the Bluff Oyster Management Company is calling on the Minister for Primary Industries to order all farmed oysters in Big Glory Bay to be pulled up as soon as possible to stop the… Audio
You can’t eat the black market meat
With Christmas approaching, officials are warning people not to buy black market meat, as it is risky and could make you sick. Audio
MPI confident all fishing boat skippers will comply with law
Ministry of Primary Industries says it will ensure all fishing boat skippers comply fully with the law, but not all recreational fishers believe that will happen. Eric Frykberg reports. Audio
Minister stands firm on raw milk rules
Food Safety Minister Jo Goodhew is making no apologies for tough new regulations for raw milk producers.
Black Market Fishing Bust
There's been a major bust on illegal fishing operations today. The Ministry of Primary Industries says Operation River has been gathering information on black market fishing and trading in Hawkes Bay… Audio