Biosecurity Minister David Carter has reiterated the Government's commitment to Government Industry Agreements (GIA) in a round of meetings with leading industry representatives this week.

The Government has today agreed to a forward work programme on water reform involving the Land and Water Forum, iwi and ongoing analysis by officials, Environment Minister Nick Smith, Agriculture Minister David Carter and Maori Affairs Minister Pita Sharples say.

Agriculture and Acting Minister for Economic Development Minister David Carter has welcomed the red meat industry's goal to grow the sector from $8 billion to $14 billion by 2025.

 Agriculture Minister David Carter has poured cold water on Fonterra's chances of getting dairy industry legislation changed before the election.

THE NEWLY-OPENED New Zealand Ruminant Methane Measurement Centre (NZRMMC) is the largest purpose-built facility of its kind in the world.

international SUPPORT is growing for a New Zealand Government initiative to limit greenhouse gas emissions.

AGRICULTURE MINISTER David Carter says a growing world population will increase the demand for New Zealand produce.