Biosecurity
Drones give 3rd dimension to marine biosecurity
Dangerous and murky waters in our ports and marinas can make it hard for divers to carry out biosecurity checks for introduced organisms. Niwa has been doing marine surveillance on behalf of MPI for… Audio, Gallery
Biosecurity funding overhaul: Scant detail worries farmers
The government is planning an overhaul of biosecurity funding, but a lack of detail is making farming sectors nervous.
Cattle crisis complacency goes under the radar?
Fear of spreading Mycoplasma Bovis during the annual mass-movement of stock was headline news a year ago. Amid our biggest-ever biosecurity operation, thousands of farmers still hadn’t registered… Audio
Cattle crisis complacency goes under the radar?
Fear of spreading Mycoplasma Bovis during the annual mass-movement of stock was headline news a year ago. Amid our biggest-ever biosecurity operation, thousands of farmers still hadn’t registered…
AudioMoth plant beetle approved to control noxious weed
The Environmental Protection Authority has approved the introduction of a root-feeding beetle to control a noxious weed, the moth plant.
Biosecurity probe after pest found in NZ for first time
An exotic insect species, the poplar sawfly, has been detected in Dunedin - the first time it has been found in New Zealand.
Two more foreign fruit flies found in Auckland
Two more foreign fruit flies have been located in Auckland suburbs where produce movement restrictions will continue.
Fourth Queensland fruit fly found in Auckland
A fourth Queensland fruit fly has been found in Auckland, again in the suburb of Northcote, prompting MPI to increase its biosecurity restrictions on the area.
Tongans urged to be alert to fruit fly biosecurity risk
Tongan travellers to New Zealand are being reminded not to bring any fresh produce with them after the facialis fruit fly sparked a biosecurity response in Auckland this month. Audio
Third Queensland fruit fly found in Auckland's North Shore
A third Queensland fruit fly has been found on Auckland's North Shore in less than a fortnight. Our reporter Alex Perrottet in in Northcote, and joins Checkpoint live on video. Video, Audio
Another fruit fly found in Auckland
A third Queensland fruit fly has been found in Auckland in a surveillance trap in the suburb of Northcote.
Fruitfly fight on three fronts
With the discovery of three fruit flies in the Auckland area in just one week what's the current threat to our $5.5 billion horticulture industry? A single male fly was found in a trap in Northcote… Audio
Second Queensland fruit fly discovered in Auckland's North Shor
A second Queensland fruit fly has been discovered on Auckland's North Shore and the Biosecurity Minister has asked officials to ramp up their checks of traps across the city. The latest find was made… Audio
Queensland fruit fly found in Devonport
Biosecurity inspectors are on the ground in the Auckland suburb of Devonport following the discovery of a Queensland fruit fly. Audio
Failure to find M bovis source frustrates agriculture minister
Damien O'Connor says money may be better spent on biosecurity systems that prevent similar outbreaks of the Mycoplasma bovis infection.
Potato virus cannot be eradicated
Potato growers have become resigned to having the so-called "potato mop top" virus remain in their midst.
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
Thousands of protected species seized at NZ border
From shells and corals to elephant feet, primate skulls and chopped up seahorses, more than 9000 protected species were seized at the New Zealand border in 2017 - a 300 percent increase since 2011… Audio
KPMG Agribusiness Agenda 2018
KPMG released its ninth Agribusiness Agenda at Mystery Creek this week. In forming the report authors talk to leaders from every primary sector you can think of. Audio
KPMG Agribusiness Agenda 2018
KPMG released its ninth Agribusiness Agenda at Mystery Creek this week. In forming the report authors talk to leaders from every primary sector you can think of.
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