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Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard says that events over the last few weeks have highlighted the importance of a strong biosecurity system.

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has received 136 submissions on proposed amendments to the Biosecurity Act.

OPINION: Over the last two weeks we have seen a Bill pass through the house that removes the ETS backstop from agriculture emissions, and once again we heard some strange logic being presented.

Shipments of live animals by sea should be possible in the second half of next year, according to Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard.

Today, public consultation begins on a series of proposals designed to strengthen New Zealand’s biosecurity system.

Farmers are overjoyed to see a halt to freshwater farm plans put in place by the previous government.

The Government is pausing the rollout of freshwater farm plans until system improvements are finalised.

Manufacturers of infant formula are largely supportive of a proposed new domestic labelling standard for their products.

A trans-Tasman battle is brewing over a proposal to introduce changes to packaging and labelling regulations for infant formula.

Rural contractors deserve to be listened to on safety issues created by new roading developments which don’t allow motorists to pass slow-moving vehicles, says Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard.