Tag: ministry_for_primary_industries

MPI Initiates DIRA Review Targeting Fonterra's Competition Rules

20 May 2026 6:33 a.m. · Source: New Zealand Government

New Zealand's Ministry for Primary Industries has launched a review of the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act (DIRA). The review will assess if competition provisions regulating Fonterra are still necessary and beneficial, with a report due to Parliament by June 2027.

Politics and Government Business Agriculture General Politics Economy Legal DIRA Fonterra Ministry for Primary Industries Todd McClay Dairy Industry Regulatory Review New Zealand Government
Federated Farmers Accuses Greenpeace of Misleading Public on Glyphosate

20 Aug 2025 2:28 a.m. · Source: Federated Farmers

Federated Farmers accuses Greenpeace of spreading misinformation about glyphosate levels, stating that New Zealand's food system is safe and that Greenpeace is prioritizing fear over facts with alarmist headlines.

Politics and Government Business Science & Technology Agriculture Environment Social Issues Federated Farmers Greenpeace glyphosate David Birkett food safety Ministry for Primary Industries