Displaying items by tag: Damien O'Connor

The Government is investing in new integrated advisory services for farmers, foresters and growers in the latest budget released today.

Published in General News
Thursday, 19 May 2022 10:00

Cannon fodder?

OPINION: The recent high-profile Mycoplasma bovis announcement from the Government in Hamilton featured Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor.

Published in Milking It
Wednesday, 18 May 2022 07:55

Who dares wins

In a move that reminded everyone of the SAS motto, 'Who dares wins', Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor and industry leaders met at MilkTest NZ's Hamilton facility to announce a significant milestone in the efforts to eradicate Mycoplasma bovis.

Published in General News
Monday, 16 May 2022 13:55

Partnership to reduce ag emissions

The Government will commit $710 million over the next four years to accelerate efforts to lower agricultural emissions, expand the contribution of forestry to reduce carbon, and produce alternative ‘green’ fuels.

Published in General News
Thursday, 12 May 2022 09:55

Labour MPs support will kill live export

Labour's 'Rural' MPs have towed the party line and backed Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor's move to wind-up NZ's $280 million-a-year live export industry.

Published in General News
Thursday, 12 May 2022 09:25

Fruitful career for Pasifika youth

A new programme has been launched to introduce Pacific youth to careers in New Zealand's horticulture sector.

Published in General News
Thursday, 12 May 2022 07:55

Farmers overwhelmed by new regs

Farmers are getting overwhelmed by all the new regulations and compliance requirements they are facing now and in the future.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 10 May 2022 10:55

Get real!

OPINION: The Hound wonders why so much fuss was made about the PM’s recent overseas trip to Singapore and Japan.

Published in The Hound

An innovative high-tech approach to forestry management could transform New Zealand’s forestry industry, Forestry Minister Stuart Nash and Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor announced today.

Published in General News
Thursday, 05 May 2022 10:49

Govt to invest in biosecurity

The Government will strengthen New Zealand’s biosecurity system as part of Budget 2022, Biosecurity Minister Damien O’Connor announced today.

Published in General News
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