Politics
‘Unworkable’ regs on the carpet at woolshed meeting
Annette ScottApr 26, 2024
Priority is to relieve pressure on farmers, Minister Patterson tells gathering.
Government ends war on farming
Federated FarmersApr 26, 2024
Federated Farmers strongly believe winter grazing, stock exclusion and on-farm biodiversity can be better managed through the upcoming roll-out of farm plans.
Ag cheers as govt takes scalpel to RMA
Neal WallaceApr 23, 2024
Bill proposes to repeal winter grazing and stock exclusion regulations.
Immigration changes a Ministerial misstep?
Federated FarmersApr 18, 2024
Federated Farmers seek clarity over new work visa rules.
Horticulture speaks out on RMA reforms
Farmers WeeklyApr 15, 2024
Protecting food production must be top of mind in making amendments to the Resource Management Act, says HortNZ.
China still has much to offer, says McClay
Eric FrykbergApr 12, 2024
Minister takes on naysayers ahead of trip to deepen valuable trade relationship.
Govt keen to see more water storage requests in fast-track queue
Neal WallaceApr 10, 2024
Minister for Regional Development Shane Jones says more water storage is key to raising productivity and export earnings.
Parliament to probe rural banking
Federated FarmersApr 5, 2024
Parliament announces that it is kicking off an investigation into rural banking.
Suspend land use curbs, says Groundswell
Neal WallaceApr 4, 2024
Lobby group seeks moratorium on RMA land classifications.
Govt to order review of methane targets and science
Farmers WeeklyApr 2, 2024
It is also set to finalise policy to keep agriculture out of Emissions Trading Scheme.
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