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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.

MPI says about 500 people have attended six public meetings across the country, to express views on proposed changes to animal welfare regulations.

Government funding for the ongoing plan to eradicate bovine tuberculosis has been approved by Minister for Primary Industries, Nathan Guy.

Proposed new animal welfare regulations are a great step forward, says the New Zealand Veterinary Association dairy cattle branch president, Dr Jenny Weston.

For the first time in the 83 year history of the competition, a South Island dairy farm has won the prestigious Ahuwhenua Trophy for Maori dairy farming.