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Food and fibre export revenue is tipped to reach $54.6 billion this year and hit a record $66.6b in 2028 as the Government focuses on getting better access to markets and cutting red tape.

The Government is pushing ahead with its election commitment to take agriculture out of the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).

Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says the Government shares the concerns of farmers around high interest rates.

One of the country’s top trade officials, a respected farmer and orchardist and a radio presenter are in the running for the 2024 Outstanding Contribution to New Zealand's Primary Industries award.

Farmers and politicians will battle it out at Gisborne this Saturday – on a sports field and all in the name of charity.

The dairy and red meat sectors have welcomed news that New Zealand will begin formal negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Trade and Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says the Government is always working to ensure that our food exporters are treated fairly under trade agreements signed with other countries.

The red meat sector is welcoming the start of trade negotiations between New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Trade Minister Todd McClay says New Zealand has no intention of backing down in a trade dispute with Canada over dairy products.

Trade Minister Todd McClay says Kiwi exporters will be $100 million better off today as the NZ-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) comes into force.