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First up to the podium at the recent Tractor and Machinery Association (TAMA) Conference in Wellington, Minster for Agriculture, Todd McClay, reflected on a difficult 12 months, but hinted at signs that things were turning the corner, saying “when ag does well, New Zealand does well”.

Taupo-based milk processor Miraka has notched another first on sustainability.

The Government is pausing the rollout of freshwater farm plans until system improvements are finalised.

Agriculture and Overseas Trade Minister Todd McClay says his government is pulling out all the stops to get a trade deal with India.

Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says the hard-working men and women of rural New Zealand are playing their part to help rebuild the economy.

The secretariat of the Government’s new methane science review panel says support from the agricultural industry is central to developing enduring solutions to agricultural emissions.

A joint venture between the Government and private sector companies, aiming to get emissions reduction tools into Kiwi farmers’ hands sooner, continues to attract support.

Not all farmers are happy with a new panel set up by the Government to advice on new methane emissions targets.

The three-day WinePro trade event is an opportunity to celebrate New Zealand’s international reputation as a wine producer and cement Marlborough’s place as a hub of technology and innovation, says Marlborough mayor Nadine Taylor.

MPI director-general, Ray Smith believes the downturn actually bottomed out in about January, and since then says things have been on the improve but adds that every sector will have different trajectory or timeline as to when there will be an improvement.