Recent Media Releases

August 17 2010 - Partnerships deliver on Government’s growth plan

August 05 2010 - Labour’s flip-flop on high country rentals

August 03 2010 - Govt announces new pastoral lease rent policy

August 03 2010 - DIRA extension key to competitive dairy markets

July 20 2010 - Government applauds meat sector strategy

July 16 2010 - Government widens funding for irrigation schemes

July 01 2010 - Animal welfare bill passes into law

July 01 2010 - New Zealand first to wipe out the ‘Aussie mozzie’

June 30 2010 - ‘Yes' vote a major step forward for Fonterra

June 25 2010 - Welfare code for sheep and beef cattle released

June 22 2010 - Ministers attending closer economic relations forum

June 21 2010 - Government delivers on pest management promise

June 16 2010 - Government urges vote on Fonterra capital plan

May 28 2010 - Rain helps but drought effects linger

May 27 2010 - Commercial animal slaughter code released

May 26 2010 - Green light on Primary Growth Partnership projects

May 23 2010 - Government provides more animal welfare funding

May 21 2010 - Biosecurity congratulated on fruit fly find

May 20 2010 - Budget prioritises primary sector investment

May 07 2010 - Government allows increased commercial use of seaweed

Apr 29 2010 - New price set for regulated milk

Apr 20 2010 - Government widens drought assistance

Apr 12 2010 - Ministers applaud success of Global Alliance meeting

Apr 08 2010 - Government declares drought in upper North Island

Apr 06 2010 - Lamb industry study step in the right direction

Mar 31 2010 - Agriculture Minister says Green Party claims scurrilous

Mar 31 2010 - NZ to host first Global Research Alliance meeting

Mar 31 2010 - NZ and China sign dairy cooperation arrangement

Mar 25 2010 - MAF and NZFSA to be merged

Mar 22 2010 - Agriculture Minister leads agritech mission to China

Mar 19 2010 - Summer fisheries programme a success

Mar 18 2010 - Minister takes dairy farmers to task on pollution

Mar 15 2010 - Government appoints wool sector leader

Mar 03 2010 - Pig welfare code released

Mar 03 2010 - Agricultural GHG Research Centre open for business

Mar 02 2010 - Centre for Biosecurity & Infectious Disease expands

Feb 22 2010 - NZ joint chair of OECD agriculture meeting

Feb 19 2010 - New code of welfare for dairy cattle released

Feb 19 2010 - Animal welfare bill begins first reading

Feb 18 2010 - West Coast forestry strategy released

Feb 16 2010 - Agriculture Minister moves to unify wool industry

Feb 16 2010 - Wool Taskforce: asking the right questions

Feb 02 2010 - Government adopts animal cruelty bill

Jan 27 2010 - Government gives green light to NAIT scheme

Jan 20 2010 - Government declares drought in Northland

Jan 19 2010 - Forestry production statistics encouraging for NZ

Jan 13 2010 - Government expands vet incentive scheme

Jan 11 2010 - Government keeping close watch on dry conditions

Dec 17 2009 - $45 million for Global Research Alliance

Dec 16 2009 - Minister disappointed at pig code delay

Dec 14 2009 - Feedback sought on dairy industry regulations

Nov 27 2009 - Instant Biosecurity Fine Raised to $400

Nov 26 2009 - Pasture renewal does more than grow grass

Nov 18 2009 - Rome roundtable lays groundwork for Global Alliance

Nov 13 2009 - Minister to attend world food security summit

Nov 12 2009 - Shareholders urged to vote on Fonterra capital structure

Oct 29 2009 - Government pledges $4.7 million to help save kauri

Oct 21 2009 - Positive signs for New Zealand’s forest management

Oct 20 2009 - NZ and Argentina affirm agricultural links

Oct 17 2009 - South America visit to boost agriculture and forestry links

Oct 15 2009 - AgResearch to host greenhouse gas research centre

Oct 14 2009 - Drought crisis over ... for now

Oct 08 2009 - Wool sector taskforce announced

Sept 30 2009 - Minister orders wider inspection of Crafar farms

Sept 30 2009 - Tb Strategy up for review

Sept 23 2009 - NZ pushes for Global Alliance on agricultural emissions

Sept 18 2009 - Government welcomes progress on Fonterra capital restructuring

Sept 16 2009 - Primary Growth Partnership panel announced

Sept 15 2009 - New formula for regulated milk pricing

Sept 10 2009 - Biosecurity bill passes first reading

Sept 03 2009 - Biosecurity package a faster, fairer system

Aug 31 2009 - Wool levy defeat a blow for industry

Aug 26 2009 - Government delivers on high country promise

Aug 21 2009 - Crown seeks clarification of Minaret ruling

Aug 14 2009 - Drought costs NZ $2.8 billion

Aug 13 2009 - Farmers urged to vote on Meat & Wool levy

Jul 29 2009 - Carbon footprint study bears fruit

Jul 02 2009 - Agriculture Minister to visit EU and UK

Jul 02 2009 - Milk auction for 2010/11 deferred

Jun 24 2009 - Meat sector looks to a brighter future

Jun 08 2009 - Fresh water reform process announced

Jun 02 2009 - Leap forward for greenhouse gas research

May 28 2009 - Major boost for primary sector innovation

May 20 2009 - Minister urges top priority for pig code review

May 19 2009 - Pig farm investigation underway

May 18 2009 - Minister wants pig farm investigated

May 15 2009 - Minister questions court action on land access

May 12 2009 - Government widens drought assistance

Apri 30 2009 - Kiwifruit carbon footprint study earns praise

Apr 27 2009 - Government to assist Hawke's Bay farmers

Apr 23 2009 - Walking Access Commission appointments

Apr 20 2009 - Drought conditions trigger Government action

Apr 16 2009 - Green light for environmental footprinting centre

Apr 07 2009 - Government welcomes report on tenure review

Mar 24 2009 - Government says no timetable on live sheep exports

Mar 12 2009 - Rural lending focus of meeting

Mar 12 2009 - Clean streams tracking targets, but more work needed

Mar 02 2009 - New Zealand to host methane emissions workshop

Mar 01 2009 - Community Irrigation Fund scope expanded

Feb 23 2009 - Vet scheme will benefit rural communities

Feb 18 2009 - Good farm management critical in the continuing dry

Feb 12 2009 - Submissions on draft ETS forestry allocation plan extended

Feb 03 2009 - David Carter to meet Australian Agriculture Minister

Jan 16 2009 - EU dairy export subsidies disappointing

Jan 14 2009 - Government keeping close watch on dry conditions

Jan 12 2009 - New investment in climate change research

Jan 09 2009 - Minister calls for reason in NAIT scheme debate

Dec 23 2008 - Speedy work helps horse racing industry

Dec 22 2008 - Environmental footprinting expertise funded

Dec 16 2008 - Government takes action on biosecurity threat

Dec 12 2008 - Training centre farm purchase approved

Dec 11 2008 - Government monitoring dry conditions

Dec 02 2008 - Minister congratulates new Zespri CEO

Dec 01 2008 - Primary sector recognised as economic driver in briefing

Nov 27 2008 - Minister welcomes dairying effluent report

For access to news and Hansard extracts prior to the 2008 election, visit our archive page.

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