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OPINION: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern delivered a ‘nice’ speech at last week’s Primary Industry Conference, organised and run by Federated Farmers.

The Hound notes that despite the new government having been elected for well over a month, there seems to a real lack of urgency on its behalf. 

OPINION: Now voters have had their say, the incoming Government has some important decisions to make about farming in New Zealand.

Horticulture New Zealand says it is keen to work with the government in the post-Covid recovery.

The Government’s Provincial Growth Fund is putting $7.11 million into creating a sustainable water supply for Wairarapa.

Rural health issues will be brought to the Beehive this week.

The cost and benefits of planting trees to help mitigate environmental effects of dairy farming need to be shared by us all for it to succeed, a new study says.

Ministers blocked the overseas purchase of Lochinver Station. What does this mean for overseas investors?

The Government's 30 Year Infrastructure Plan announced last month recognises irrigation infrastructure as part of the foundations for a prosperous New Zealand. 

To heed the lessons of the Northland by-election the Government needs to stay connected with New Zealand’s rural and remote communities, says Environment Minister Nick Smith.