All posts tagged "biosecurity"
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1.4KMust SeeEastern Whio Link Project wins the NZ Biosecurity Awards Community Award
The Eastern Whio link has taken a new and exciting approach to protect and enhance on-farm biodiversity. This unique initiative connects farmers...
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1.3KNews and ViewsHunters advised not to release deer into new regions
Ahead of the hunting season kicking off in earnest, OSPRI and farmers are asking hunters to think again if they are considering...
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1.3KNews and ViewsProtecting bees from killer mites
The parasitic mite Varroa destructor is a severe threat to New Zealand’s honey bees. Since the mite appeared on our shores twenty...
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773News and ViewsTrout farming ban continuation welcomed
The Government’s decision to reject commercial trout farming is a responsible move and will come as welcome news to the 150,000 freshwater...
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1.1KFast FactsSix more chemicals prioritised for reassessment
Insecticides used in ant bait, and chemicals found in timber treatment substances, are among the additions to the Environmental Protection Authority’s (EPA)...
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1.0KNews and ViewsMinister congratulates Southland on M.bovis infection freedom
Biosecurity and Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor extended his thanks and congratulations to the Southland farming community for reaching a landmark zero cases...
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2.0KFarm ManagementHerbicide resistant weeds pose risk to NZ wheat and barley crops
Weeds pose the greatest risk of crop loss for wheat and barley farmers, but the increased use of herbicides to kill these...
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1.3KNews and ViewsWild rabbit enterprises shot down by red tape
Federated Farmers is dismayed by reports that at least two businesses which process meat from wild rabbits are being strangled by compliance...
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1.1KFast FactsConsultation opens for proposed TBfree 2020 disease control operations
OSPRI is inviting feedback on proposed possum control operations for the TBfree disease management programme.
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1.4KNews and ViewsLandmark report shows value of pesticides to NZ’s land-based industries
The New Zealand Institute of Economic Development released a landmark report, showing that New Zealand’s economy would lose up to $11.4 billion...
