Remote controlled tree felling trial shows promise
A successful trial in remote controlled tree felling could lead to significant advances in the safety of forestry harvesting operations.The trial was completed by the Steepland Harvesting programme—a...
View ArticleThe New Zealand Sheep Industry Transformation Project (NZSTX)
The aim Superfine New Zealand merino wool is used in the production of the Allbirds Wool Runners – named 'the world's most comfortable shoe' by Time magazine. The New Zealand Sheep Industry...
View ArticleBees & other insects
Advice to beekeepers – Spring 2016Carefully inspect all beehives before moving themWith Spring honey flows and hive movement activity throughout the country, it's possible for beekeepers to unknowingly...
View ArticleRegisters & lists
Animal products - recognised persons - verifiersAnimal products evaluatorsAnimal products - recognised verification agenciesAnimal products (excluding dairy) verification agencies Animal products...
View ArticleProposed amendments to the importing requirements for capsicum seeds for sowing
Consultation update – 28 September 2016Provisional IHSProvisional IHSConsultation closed and a provisional import health standard (IHS) was issued on 28 September 2016. Authorised people have until 8...
View ArticleLoose tomato to Australia production site
Last updated: 3 October22 September 2016IVAMPI registered production site numberGrower nameCrop/HabitatDate compliantExpiry dateAQA-004-1-TOUnderglass Karaka...
View ArticleTe Kouma Bay brand Half Shell Coromandel Pacific Oysters
Product identificationProduct typeReady-to-Eat Seafood Name of product (size)Te Kouma Bay brand Half Shell Coromandel Pacific Oysters (1 Dozen / Tray)Batch marking5822 and 5823Date markingBest Before...
View ArticleFood recalls
Recalls sparked by food safety issuesMost food recalls are voluntarily initiated by businesses when they become aware of a potential food safety or suitability issues. MPI coordinates all food recalls...
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Soil, rock and waterBrowse - OtherIf you want to import soil, rock, gravel, sand, clay or water, you need to meet strict biosecurity requirements to prevent the entry of unwanted organisms into New...
View ArticleOnion exports – registered growers – SGS 2016–17
Updated 4 October26 September 2016 NameProduction site no.Pest survey dateSurvey status (countries other than Australia)Survey status (Australia)A.H. Gorn & Sons Ltd16 218 AGS8...
View ArticleEmissions Trading Scheme
TopicsYou've come to a page on our new website that's not quite ready. In the meantime, you'll find related information on:Emissions Trading Scheme (overview)MPI Emissions Trading SchemeBuilding this...
View ArticleGrowing our future
Growing primary industry careersThe future of primary industries won't look the same as it has traditionally. Issues like biosecurity, climate change and animal welfare will require us to find new ways...
View ArticleInternational response to climate change
The UNFCCCThe United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) took effect in March 1994. It is one of 3 conventions adopted at the Rio Earth Summit – the others being the UN Convention...
View ArticleDraft import health standard for egg products
Your views soughtFrom 12 February 2016 to 22 April22April 2016 the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) invites comment on the proposed Import Health Standard: Egg Products .Full details of the...
View ArticleForestry
BrowseWhat forestry data pagesmeans to New ZealandNew Zealand's forestsData sets of land used for forestry, yield, log types, and deforestation area. Find out more >> Wood processingData sets...
View ArticleWood processing
Quick FactsFor the year ending December 2015New Zealand's total sawn timber production for 2015 was 4,000,000 cubic metres.45% of all lumber was exported in 2015.Panel production in 2015 was 1,882,000...
View ArticleWood product markets
Quick factsFor the year ending December 2015Total exports of Forestry Products from New Zealand for 2015 were $4.8 billion.Of total forestry exports, 38% went to China.The value of panel products...
View ArticleVeterinary practices approved for certification of dogs and cats to Australia
Find a practice near you:Auckland and NorthlandCentral and southern North IslandSouth IslandRead about exporting your cat or dog to Australia Auckland and Northland Town and Country Vets - Drury 257...
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