The Coalition Government will need the support of at least one opposition party to ratify the free trade deal with India.

OPINION: Christmas is supposedly a time for good will, joy and celebration and this year everyone should be dancing with joy at the news that the hard work Santa (Todd) McClay and his elves (from MFAT, MPI and others) have done to get an FTA with India over the line.

Primary sector leaders have welcomed the announcement of a Free Trade Agreement between India and New Zealand.

A landmark moment for New Zealand. That's how  Prime Minister Christopher Luxon describes the conclusion of negotiations for an India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement.

Biosecurity New Zealand says Kiwis should continue to keep an eye out for yellow-legged hornets (Vespa velutina) over the holiday season.

According to the latest Federated Farmers banking survey, farmers are more satisfied with their bank and less under pressure, however, the sector is well short of confidence levels seen last decade.

A Taranaki farmer and livestock agent who illegally swapped NAIT tags from cows infected with a bovine disease in an attempt to sell the cows has been fined $15,000.

Rangitikei Rivers Catchment Collective (RRCC) chairperson Roger Dalrymple says farmers in his region are taking a national lead in water quality awareness and monitoring.

Poultry producer Waitoa is launching a new campaign, complete with on-pack QR codes, giving Kiwis the ability to trace their free range chicken back to the farms where it was raised.

Applications are now open for the 2026 NZI Rural Women Business Awards, set to be held at Parliament on 23 July.

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