Topic “MAF” — Exporter Magazine

The total value of New Zealand’s forestry exports for the year to 31 March 2011 was NZD$4.4 billion, NZD$0.8 billion up on the previous year, due to the sustained high levels of log exports over the year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF). John Hartnell, spokesperson of the Federated Farmers, wants MAF to implement improved test methods that guarantee the safety of disease-free pollen imports. Farmers also also demanding that appropriate screening for viruses or fungal spore be conducted for imports.