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Australian and New Zealand Ministers met in Canberra on 23 June 2010 for the annual CER Ministerial Forum. 

Good evening.

Great to be here, and as most of you started at 2am this morning I'll keep my remarks brief!

The Ministers of Commerce, Agriculture, and Trade are meeting with their Australian counterparts in Canberra tomorrow for the annual Closer Economic Relations Ministerial Forum.

Agriculture Minister David Carter is calling on Fonterra's farmer-shareholders to exercise their vote on the proposed capital restructure of the company. 

Good morning, it's a pleasure to be here with you today.

Good morning ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for inviting me here this morning.

It's my pleasure to be here talking with you about New Zealand agriculture.

Agriculture Minister David Carter is urging drought-affected farmers to plan for a tough winter and spring, despite rain falling over the country this week.

Agriculture Minister David Carter has today issued a new code of welfare that sets down minimum standards for the commercial slaughter of animals.

I have been asked today to speak on enhancing New Zealand agriculture and its environments.

Let's first look at the wider landscape.

We have a lot going for us as a country.

Agriculture and Forestry Minister David Carter says New Zealand stands to benefit enormously from more than $45 million in government-industry partnerships announced today.

Agriculture Minister David Carter has announced the Government will spend an extra $8.2 million over four years to boost animal welfare activities.

Budget 2010 will fulfil the Government's goal of delivering smarter services for New Zealand's biosecurity and its primary sector.

Thank you John for your introduction. 

Good morning ladies and gentlemen; and Australians.

Good morning, it's great to be here with you today.

This Government's firm focus is on economic growth.

Agriculture Minister David Carter has announced amendments to the pricing formula for milk Fonterra supplies to other New Zealand dairy processors.

Good morning ladies and gentlemen.

I am really pleased to be here for the Irrigation New Zealand conference because accelerating reliable irrigation is a priority for me.

The Government is extending drought relief to a further four regions - Bay of Plenty, South Taranaki and parts of South Canterbury and Otago.

Good morning ladies and gentlemen and thank you, Professor Paul Moughan for your warm welcome.

I would like to acknowledge my parliamentary colleagues, Dr Aalt Dijkhuizen, the Directors of t

Good morning, it's a pleasure to be opening the Fourth International Broiler Nutritionists Conference.

International Climate Change Negotiations Minister Tim Groser and Agriculture Minister David Carter say the Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Research is now firmly underway.<

Drought-stricken farmers in Waikato and the Rodney, Papakura and Manukau districts are to get assistance from the Government.

Agriculture Minister David Carter is welcoming the efforts being made by the lamb industry into measuring and improving its carbon footprint.

Agriculture Minister David Carter says claims by Green Party co-leader Dr Russel Norman of a conflict of interest relating to a Water Conservation Order (WCO) for the Hurunui River are scurrilous.