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Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy says he had always intended to "fast-track" some of the new animal welfare regulations on the treatment of bobby calves.

The author of the MPI Situation and Outlook report says that while some of it could be construed as less than satisfactory, the primary industries overall have a "phenomenal opportunity".

The Government's much-publicised goal of primary exports hitting $64 billion by 2025 now looks like a pipe-dream.

Rural mental health has been given a funding boost of $600,000.

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) says the outlook for New Zealand primary industries is positive.

A new programme celebrating and promoting careers in the primary sector has been launched by Prime Minister John Key, Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy and senior Ministers at National Fieldays.

Details announced on Friday for new regulations for young calves are part of a wider programme to strengthen bobby calf welfare.

Showcasing clear pathways to encourage young people into primary industry careers will be the focus of New Zealand Young Farmers (NZYF) at National Agricultural Fieldays.

Fonterra says proposed changes to dairy industry regulations don't go far enough.

Fonterra would no longer be required tosell milk at a regulated price to large, export-focused processors, under options put forward in a discussion document.