Potential UAE trade deal would boost red meat exports
The red meat sector is welcoming the start of trade negotiations between New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The National Party says that, if elected, it will establish a Minister for Hunting and Fishing.
The ministerial role, the party claims, would guarantee access to public lands for hunters and fishers and partner with volunteer groups to maintain huts for the benefit of all New Zealanders.
“Tens of thousands of New Zealanders have grown up hunting and fishing,” says National Party hunting and fishing spokesperson Todd McClay. “Hunters help control animal numbers, protect biodiversity by eradicating pests, and provide food for their families.”
McClay also announced a package of policies centring on the rights of hunters and fishers, including:
He says the package supports the rights of Kiwis to continue hunting and fishing whilst protecting and enhancing the natural environment.
“This package supports recreational hunters and fishers across the country and will be achieved within existing resources by partnering with community groups,” McClay says.
“National believes conservation and recreation can work in harmony. That’s what this package will deliver.”
OPINION: The recent Federated Farmers / Rabobank 2024 Farming Salaries Report revealed strong growth in farm salaries over the past two years.
The low unemployment environment is one of the key factors driving on-farm salaries higher over the past 24 months, says Rabobank general manager for country banking Bruce Weir.
Fonterra has appointed a new chief financial officer, seven months after its last CFO’s shock resignation.
A seminar on rural dispute resolution has been organised at Lincoln University, Christchurch this month.
The legacy of Dr Peter Snow continues to inspire as the recipients of the 2023 and 2024 Peter Snow Memorial Awards were announced at the recent National Rural Health Conference.
One of Fonterra’s global customers, Mars is launching an ambitious sustainable dairy plan to work with dairy farmers and cut emissions by 50%.
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