19 November, 2009
Statement to World Summit on Food Security
Hon David Carter statement to the World Summit on Food Security, Rome
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18 November, 2009
Rome roundtable lays groundwork for Global Alliance
An international roundtable hosted by Agriculture Minister David Carter at the World Summit for Food Security in Rome has laid further groundwork for New Zealand’s Global Alliance initiative.
Read full release >>13 November, 2009
Minister to attend world food security summit
Agriculture Minister David Carter will lead a New Zealand delegation to the World Summit on Food Security and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Conference in Rome next week.
Read full release >>12 November, 2009
Shareholders urged to vote on Fonterra capital structure
Agriculture Minister David Carter says it is important Fonterra shareholders have their say in next week's vote on a new capital structure for the company.
Read full release >>29 October, 2009
Government pledges $4.7 million to help save kauri
The Government is to inject $4.7 million into a programme to help save kauri trees threatened by a disease known as kauri dieback (Phytophthora taxon Agathis).
Read full release >>21 October, 2009
Positive signs for New Zealand’s forest management
Forestry Minister David Carter has welcomed findings from the 2008 Montreal Process report showing New Zealand is making steady progress in forest conservation and sustainable forest management.
Read full release >>21 October, 2009
Keynote Address to World Forestry Congress
Hon David Carter speech to the World Forestry Congress, Buenos Aires
Read full speech >>20 October, 2009
NZ and Argentina affirm agricultural links
Agriculture and Forestry Minister David Carter says talks with his Argentine counterpart have been positive and he is confident the two countries can further develop agriculture and forestry partnerships.
Read full release >>17 October, 2009
South America visit to boost agriculture and forestry links
Agriculture and Forestry Minister David Carter leaves for South America today to address the World Forestry Congress and to meet with Ministers, senior officials and business leaders in Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay.
Read full release >>15 October, 2009
AgResearch to host greenhouse gas research centre
Agriculture Minister David Carter today announced the appointment of AgResearch, in collaboration with eight other New Zealand research organisations, as host provider for the new Centre for Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Research.
Read full release >>14 October, 2009
Drought crisis over ... for now
Recent rainfall has eased drought conditions in many parts of the country but farmers should continue to keep a close eye on the weather, says Agriculture Minister David Carter.
Read full release >>8 October, 2009
Wool sector taskforce announced
Agriculture Minister David Carter has appointed an eight-member taskforce to help steer the future direction of the wool industry.
Read full release >>8 October, 2009
New Zealand Pine Manufacturers Association Annual Conference
David Carter speech to the New Zealand Pine Manufacturers Association Annual Conference, Wellington.
Read full speech >>30 September, 2009
Minister orders wider inspection of Crafar farms
Agriculture Minister David Carter says animal welfare inspectors will now begin inspecting all properties owned by the Crafar farming family to ensure there are no cases of animal neglect.
Read full release >>30 September, 2009
Walking Access Commission – Launch of National Strategy and Code of Conduct
Hon David Carter speech at the Walking Access Commission – Launch of National Strategy and Code of Conduct, Christchurch.
Read full speech >>30 September, 2009
Tb Strategy up for review
Agriculture Minister David Carter has today announced a review of the National Pest Management Strategy for bovine tuberculosis.
Read full release >>23 September, 2009
NZ pushes for Global Alliance on agricultural emissions
Prime Minister John Key says the New Zealand Government is pushing for a Global Alliance to research how to cut world-wide greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture.
Read full release >>21 September, 2009
Address to Meat Industry Association Conference
Thank you for the introduction, Bill and thanks too to Mark Clarkson for chairing this session on Risk and Complexity. It's a pleasure to be here today to speak at your conference.
Read full speech >>18 September, 2009
Government welcomes progress on Fonterra capital restructuring
Agriculture Minister David Carter has welcomed Fonterra's announcement of its capital restructuring process.
Read full release >>16 September, 2009
Primary Growth Partnership panel announced
The appointment of a six member advisory panel to steer the Primary Growth Partnership signals a new era for primary sector innovation, says Agriculture Minister David Carter.
Read full release >>15 September, 2009
New formula for regulated milk pricing
Agriculture Minister David Carter has announced amendments to the pricing formula for regulated milk, to take effect in the 2010/11 season.
Read full release >>11 September, 2009
Carter calls wool industry meeting
The future direction of the wool industry will be the focus of a meeting called by Agriculture Minister David Carter.
Read full release >>11 September, 2009
FITEC Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony
Hon David Carter speech to the FITEC Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony, Rotorua.
Read full speech >>10 September, 2009
Biosecurity bill passes first reading
The first piece of legislation aimed at changing the way New Zealand operates its borders passed its first reading in Parliament last night with unanimous support.
Read full release >>3 September, 2009
Launch of Draft Canterbury Water Management Strategy
Hon David Carter speech at the Launch of Draft Canterbury Water Management Strategy, Christchurch.
Read full speech >>3 September, 2009
Biosecurity package a faster, fairer system
A range of measures to boost biosecurity readiness and strengthen partnerships with industry has been announced by Biosecurity Minister David Carter today.
Read full release >>31 August, 2009
Wool levy defeat a blow for industry
Agriculture Minister David Carter says the decision by farmers not to support the continuation of a wool levy is disappointing and will create difficulties for the industry.
Read full release >>26 August, 2009
Government delivers on high country promise
The new direction for Crown pastoral land strikes a balance between economic use and environmental and cultural values, say Agriculture Minister David Carter and Land Information Minister Maurice Williamson.
Read full release >>21 August, 2009
Crown seeks clarification of Minaret ruling
The Crown is to seek clarification from the High Court of the Land Valuation Tribunal's decision on the Minaret Station rent case.
Read full release >>20 August, 2009
Govt streamlines trans-Tasman travel, toughens biosecurity infringement fines
Biosecurity Minister David Carter today confirmed details of improvements to biosecurity screening, aimed at making trans-Tasman travel faster and easier.
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