Plant quarantine facilities
Plant post-entry quarantine facilities are approved to the standard: Specification for the Registration of a Plant Quarantine or Containment Facility, and Operator .Read MPI's step-by-step guides for...
View ArticleOnion exports – registered growers – SGS 2015–16
Updated 2926 January 2016NameProduction site no.Pest survey dateSurvey status (countries other than Australia)Survey status (Australia)A.H. Gorn & Sons Ltd15 218 AGS328/10/2015 N/A Alpine Fresh...
View ArticleIrrigation Acceleration Fund
Two programmesNew irrigation projects are supported in 2 ways.1. The Irrigation Acceleration Fund (IAF), managed by MPI, supports the development of proposals for rural water infrastructure. 2. Crown...
View ArticleIrrigation Acceleration Fund
Two programmesNew irrigation projects are supported in 2 ways.1. The Irrigation Acceleration Fund (IAF), managed by MPI, supports the development of proposals for rural water infrastructure. 2. Crown...
View ArticleTau fly media update - 28 January 2016
No further Tau flies have been found.A single Tau fly was found in a surveillance trap in Manurewa on Thursday 21 January. MPI is now focused on finding if there are any further flies present in the...
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Tau fly
Background A Tau fly has been collected from a trap in Auckland. Tau fly is most commonly found in tropical Asian climates. A single adult male fly was collected from a trap in the Auckland suburb of...
View ArticleProposals for regulations under the Food Act 2014
Outcome of consultationIn March 2015, the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) publically consulted on proposed regulations needed to implement the new Food Act 2014. The consultation closed on 31...
View ArticleInformation for regulators & verifiers
Resources for regulators and verifiersWe're still working on some of our resources for regulators and verifiers. We've listed all documents – including those that aren't yet ready – to help you with...
View ArticleOnion exports registered growers - AsureQuality
AsureQuality - Updated 2927 January 2016NameProduction Site No.Pest Survey DateSurvey Status (Countries other than Australia)Survey Status (Australia)Allium Solutions...
View ArticleDraft IHS Semen and Embryos from Horses (Equidae) from Specified Countries
Consultation updateFinal IHSThe final import health standard (IHS) was issued 17 December 2015.Import Health Standard: Semen and Embryos from Horses ( Equidae )Guidance Document: Semen and Embryos from...
View ArticleDraft IHS for importing zoo marsupials and monotremes
Consultation updateFinal IHS The final import health standard (IHS) was issued 7 December 2015. Import Health Standard: Zoo Marsupials and MonotremesProvisional IHSConsultation has closed and a...
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The New Zealand Sheep Industry Transformation Project (NZSTX)
The aim Meeting market demands for fine wool. Meeting market demands for fine wool.The New Zealand Sheep Industry Transformation Project (NZSTX) aims to increase production of market-driven sheep,...
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FarmIQ
The challengeImproving farming systems to meet customer needs. The current supply chain is production-driven and inefficient.Farmers are removed from customers and the supply chain has little ability...
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Precision Seafood Harvesting
Programme shareholders A new fishing method to improve quality and returns. A new fishing method to improve quality and returns.The shareholders of Precision Seafood Harvesting (PSH) are Aotearoa...
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SPATnz
The challenge Breeding premium mussels. Breeding premium mussels.Through the reliance on wild-caught spat, New Zealand's Greenshell Mussel (GSM) industry struggles to deliver a consistent supply of...
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FoodPlus
Transforming the meat industry Developing new, innovative meat products Developing new, innovative meat productsTransforming the local meat industry into a consumer-centric food and healthcare business...
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Red Meat Profit Partnership
Supporting farmers to adopt best practice Improving profits by adopting best practice. Improving profits by adopting best practice.This programme focuses on supporting farmers in the adoption of best...
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Overview
What PGP will achieveThe PGP aims to:boost productivity, value and profitability in the primary sectordeliver long-term economic growth and sustainability across primary industries, from producer to...
View ArticleDealing with drought conditions
Conditions in 20162015MPI has been closely monitoring the ongoing dry conditions that have been affecting the country since December 2014. We are in regular contact with industry and Rural Support...
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FoodPlus
Transforming the meat industry Developing new, innovative meat products Developing new, innovative meat productsTransforming the local meat industry into a consumer-centric food and healthcare business...
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