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Two animal codes of welfare have been published today.

Two new codes of welfare under the Animal Welfare Act 1999 have been issued.

A discussion document on finding the best ways to manage New Zealand's freshwater resources sustainably has been released.

Dairy farmers are making good progress towards clean healthy streams under the Clean Streams Accord.

Ladies and Gentlemen, thank you for the invitation to speak today.

My colleague Marian Hobbs sends her apologies. Unforeseen circumstances had her delayed, but she would have dearly like to be here today.

Associate Agrigulture and Rural Affairs Minister Damien O'Connor speaks at launch of a Sustainable Farming Fund Project in Rotorua.

New Zealand is not a rural society.

Protectionism and food safety standards can be barriers to our trade, but so can fashion.

The future of New Zealand’s meat trade with China appears more secure following China’s agreement to a process that should allow early registration of meat plants.

The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment's report on the sustainability of agriculture is an important contribution.

Enhancements to the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) are of direct benefit to the agriculture sector, says Associate Immigration and Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor.

The Open Country company is the first major proprietary export-oriented dairy processing company set up under the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act regime.

Now is a fairly buoyant time for the red meat industry, with farmers and meat companies investing.

The National Pest Management Strategy to keep the South Island free of the destructive varroa mite has been approved.

Ladies and Gentlemen, thank you for the opportunity to speak today. It’s a pleasure to be here for this 10th anniversary Romeo Bragato conference.

Associate Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor covers a broad range of agricultural-related topics in his address to the NZ Fruitgrowers Federation Conference.

The Government has announced more help for people affected by the recent floods, earthquakes, and landslides in the Bay of Plenty

Associate Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor discusses the successes and challenges of New Zealand's pork industry.

Innovation is important for the dairy industry.

Associate Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor marks the retirement of Livestock Improvement Association chairman David Milne

Meat and Wool NZ has been formed out of the merger of the Meat Board and SheepCo

Recent developments in trade liberalisation negotiations could signal a major shift in the international trading system.

Associate Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor discusses New Zealand's organic sector and the outlook for its future.