Displaying items by tag: Damien O'Connor

OPINION: This old mutt notes that at the recent release of the Government's response to agricultural emissions, there was only the PM, Ag Minister, Climate Change Minister and local Labour MP - a non-descript, little man with a beard - fronting up to media.

Agricultural sector organisations and the Government have signed a memorandum of understanding as part of a plan to reduce agricultural emissions.

Groundswell co-founder Bryce McKenzie says turnout at yesterday’s nationwide protest was really good, despite comments from the Agriculture Minister to the contrary.

The Government's proposal to deal with agricultural emissions has stunned many rural communities who warn that it will decimate them and replace sheep and beef farms with pine trees.

OPINION: The move to ban export of livestock by sea from April next year is yet another example of the current Government’s all-controlling ethos.

The Government is sinking nearly $1 million into a major horticulture project in Northland to enhance Māori-owned land in the province.

Live cattle exports will be officially banned from April next year, following the passing of new regulations pushed through by Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor.

The Government has released a proposal to reduce agriculture emissions for consultation which includes farmers paying a core levy from 2025.

Feedback is invited on Government plans to improve the way New Zealand manages forestry to ensure it works for nature, the climate, local communities, and the economy.

Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor is praising the dairy sector’s contribution to New Zealand’s economy.