Displaying items by tag: Minister for Primary Industries

Tuesday, 13 June 2017 10:54

Attacks on farmers deeply unfair – Guy

Recent attacks on farmers were deeply unfair, says the Minister for Primary Industries, Nathan Guy.

Published in General News

The National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (NAWAC) is satisfied with both the sheep and beef industries’ approaches to breeding with respect to animal welfare issues.

Published in Farm Health
Thursday, 22 October 2015 12:10

Onion industry joins bio-security partnership

A lot of work goes into preparing to spend five minutes signing a piece of paper to set up a Government Industry Agreement (GIA) for Biosecurity, says Onions NZ chief executive Michael Ahern.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 21 October 2014 16:39

Guy has unfinished business

BEEFING UP biosecurity and helping to secure improved market access are two priorities for Nathan Guy as he resumes his role as Minister for Primary Industries.

Published in General News
Friday, 15 August 2014 10:45

Working group for dairy processing sector

A WORKING GROUP has been set up to develop a 'roadmap' on how to meet the future capability needs of the dairy processing industry.

Published in General News
Thursday, 05 June 2014 16:08

Funding for irrigation scheme

A NEW FUNDING agreement will investigate the viability of the Hunter Downs irrigation scheme for up to 40,000ha in South Canterbury, says Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy.

Published in General News
Thursday, 29 May 2014 08:56

PGP ‘delivering major benefits’

PRIMARY INDUSTRIES Minister Nathan Guy has welcomed the findings of an independent report into the Primary Growth Partnership (PGP), which estimates it will add $6.4 billion per annum to New Zealand's economy by 2025.

Published in General News
Friday, 28 February 2014 15:57

Nathan Guy visits Middle East

NZ PRIMARY INDUSTRIES Minister Nathan Guy will open a new Fonterra new warehouse in the United Arab Emirates during a visit to the Middle East.

Published in General News
Friday, 26 April 2013 10:28

NZ-China agricultural agreement signed

Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy has signed a strategic plan on promoting agricultural cooperation between New Zealand and China.

Published in General News

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