Displaying items by tag: Damien O'Connor

OPINION: Your old mate was intrigued by a recent ranking of Government ministers' performance in the media of late.

OPINION: Damien! What were you thinking, banning the live export trade?

The Government will boost its drought support to new parts of the country and continue helping farmers in areas facing long-term dry conditions, says Agriculture and Rural Communities Minister Damien O’Connor.

OPINION: Moves by the Government to end New Zealand's live export trade is more about politics than ethics.

Concerns about the threat posed to New Zealand's trading reputation by live animal exports from this country have led to a move to shut down the trade.

The Government announced this morning that it will be supporting a new project with New Zealand wool carpets company Bremworth.

Export of livestock by sea will cease following a transition period of up to two years, the Government announced today.

Exceptional employment practices in the primary industries were celebrated at last night’s Good Employer Awards held at Parliament.

Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor has announced a series of initiatives to fill critical jobs in the food and fibre sector.

OPINION: This old mutt reckons Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor too often suffers from 'foot in mouth' disease.