It was once jokingly said that the next most-important job after the All Blacks coach is the head of the Ministry for Primary Industries.

The Hound reckons former agriculture minister and speaker of the House David Carter is heeding calls for him to get out of the political game.

The Hound would like to know why Greenpeace activists who break the law never get punished.

Your canine crusader is usually not a fan of politicians showing as hypocrites.

Your old mate is unsurprised at how much arrogance is taking over Government MPs – after only one year in power.

Growing confidence in the kiwifruit sector is providing new opportunities for pastoral farmers.

Prospects for the velvet market during the 2018-19 season are expected to be reasonably stable, says Deer Industry NZ (DINZ).

Irrigation New Zealand chief executive Andrew Curtis believes there will always be a place for dairy.

NZ Hops Ltd has at least quadrupled the value of its co-operative during the past 10 years.

Ngāi Tahu elder statesman Sir Tipene O’Regan has backed genetic modification and the export of bottled water in a challenging address to a gathering of agricultural scientists at Lincoln.

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