Stalls Phased Out with New Pig Welfare Code
Agriculture Minister David Carter has announced that the use of sow stalls on New Zealand pig farms is to be limited to four weeks after mating in 2012, and prohibited by the end of 2015.
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Agriculture Press Releases, New Zealand
WTO Finds in Favour of NZ Apples in Australia Legal Case
Minister of Trade Tim Groser has welcomed the ruling of the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) Appellate Body, which has found in New Zealand’s favour in the Australia – Apples case.
Update on Kiwifruit Vine Disease Psa
Biosecurity Minister David Carter says the number of orchards confirmed as having the kiwifruit vine disease Psa remains at three, with one orchard returning a negative result and one other waiting results of tests. The orchards were within 10km of each other, Mr Carter said.
Ministerial Statement on kiwifruit vine disease Psa
Ministerial statement informing the House of the detection of the kiwifruit vine disease Psa in a Bay of Plenty orchard.
1080 Low Risk to Fernbirds
A West Coast research project that radio tracked 30 fernbirds through a recent 1080 operation in the Ianthe Forest, has confirmed that 1080 poses only a minimal risk to fernbird populations.
WTO Findings Favour NZ Apple Growers
The World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) Panel has released a report with findings that favour NZ apple growers in the Australia case. The report finds that all sixteen of Australia’s quarantine measures along with their current Import Risk Analysis are inconsistent with their legal obligations as a WTO member.
Honey Bee Health Campaign
Landcare Research and Federated Farmers are providing information to farmers and the public to support honey bee health through the Trees for Bees campaign.