Beehive - Agriculture

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

Speech to Federated Farmers National Council

It's great to be here.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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18 September, 2009

Government welcomes progress on Fonterra capital restructuring

Agriculture Minister David Carter has welcomed Fonterra's announcement of its capital restructuring process.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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3 September, 2009

Launch of Draft Canterbury Water Management Strategy

Hon David Carter speech at the Launch of Draft Canterbury Water Management Strategy, Christchurch.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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20 August, 2009

Speech to the Romeo Bragato Winegrowers Conference

Hon David Carter speech to the Romeo Bragato Winegrowers Conference, Napier.

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14 August, 2009

Drought costs NZ $2.8 billion

Agriculture Minister David Carter has revealed that the nationwide drought between spring 2007 and autumn 2008 cost the New Zealand economy $2.8 billion.

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13 August, 2009