Ministry For Primary Industries
Decision not to prosecute fish dumpers was 'flawed' - inquiry
The Ministry for Primary Industries accepts it made flawed decisions in deciding not to prosecute fishing boat skippers over illegal fish dumping. Video, Audio
Pea growers may be compensated for ban
Pea growers could be compensated for the government's ban on pea growing and distribution after a pea weevil was found in the Wairarapa.
Skipper faces $100k fine for deaths of 38 albatrosses
A commercial fisherman is facing a fine of up to $100,000 and could lose his boat because of the deaths of 38 albatrosses. Audio
MPI's own officials think fish dumping high
A leaked MPI report shows its own officials believe that between 20 to 100 percent of some quota fish are being discarded during every haul. Audio
Bobby Calf Rules
Scott Gallacher, the Deputy Director of General Regulation and Assurance for the Ministry for Primary Industries talks about the recently formed Bobby Calf Action Group. Audio
Bobby Calf Rules
Scott Gallacher, the Deputy Director of General Regulation and Assurance for the Ministry for Primary Industries talks about the recently formed Bobby Calf Action Group.
AudioConcerns over animal welfare management
An animal rights group is calling for a new organisation to oversee animal welfare because it says the Ministry for Primary Industries is a 'ministry for farmers'. Audio
E-commerce markets offers opportunity to New Zealand
Rapid expansion in China's online retail market will offer an opportunity for New Zealand's primary sector. Audio
Berry company 'gutted' by recall
The recall for frozen Fruzio mixed berries at the centre of a Hepatitis A scare now includes 1 kilo bags of strawberries and 1 kilo bags of blackberries. Audio
Crushing mussels, crunching data
They call it the 'mussel crusher', a machine developed by NIWA to test the strength of New Zealand mussel shells and help the local aquaculture industry Video, Audio
Crushing mussels, crunching data
They call it the 'mussel crusher', a machine developed by NIWA to test the strength of New Zealand mussel shells and help the local aquaculture industry
Video, AudioMan caught three times over fish limit - MPI
The Ministry for Primary Industries has caught a man taking over 100 fish from Lake Ellesmere in Canterbury.
Primary export target loses ground
Revised export forecasts released this week, show that the primary sector has lost ground in reaching the Government's target of doubling primary export earnings by 2025. Audio
