Ministry for Primary Industries

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is a government department in New Zealand responsible for managing the country’s primary sectors, including agriculture, forestry, fisheries, and biosecurity. Its role is to ensure these industries are sustainable, biosecure, and profitable, supporting economic growth while protecting the environment. MPI oversees food safety standards, manages natural resources, controls disease outbreaks, and enforces regulations to maintain the health of plants, animals, and ecosystems. It works to balance the needs of industry development with environmental protection and public safety, fostering a resilient and sustainable primary industries sector.