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The Government has decided to embrace the Queen’s Chain ethos, to extend walking access along water ways with access value throughout the country

Link to document answering common questions about the provision of land access to waterways

The Labour-Progressive Government is working to ensure New Zealand is a country where we can balance productive and satisfying work with an enjoyable lifestyle in a glorious environment.

The Government has announced additional financial help of over $12m for lower North Island areas affected by last February's floods.

The Sustainable Farming Fund has funded work potentially worth hundreds of millions of dollars to rural New Zealand and the country as a whole.

Aerial topdressing to fertilise paddocks was one of those innovations that bought about a great leap forward in New Zealand agriculture.

Pastoral agriculture, forestry, horticulture, the whole primary production sector is important to the Government and to New Zealand as a whole.

Agriculture Minister Jim Sutton praised the Agricultural Aviation Association for its commitment, in conjunction with the Sustainable Farming Fund, to ensuring fertilizer was not wasted, thus reducing environmental concerns.

Many farm injuries are avoidable.

Wairarapa farmers hit by floods are impressive, Rural Affairs Minister Jim Sutton says.

Assistance to flood-affected farmers will be extended.

Water is an important resource, and the Government is working hard on water managment policy.

An analysis of the written submissions made as part of the consultation on walking access to land have been published.

Animals are used in research only because there is no alternative.

Maori working in agriculture, horticulture, and forestry work in the most important industry within New Zealand.

The future of Maori land-based industries is bright, according to Three Government ministers.

The Sustainable Farming Fund has approved the National Beekeepers Association’s application for bee research on varroa.

A new tool for the sustainable management of agriculture and horticulture has been launched.

Like the Royal Agricultural Society, the Government is working to foster a culture of excellence and innovation.

Rural people feel more confident after positive action by the Government, Rural Affairs Minister Jim Sutton says.

Damien O'Connor visits Manawatu farmers and growers for an update on rehabilitation efforts after the February floods

The Government has confirmed details of the aid package for flood-affected farmers and crop growers, Rural Affairs Minister Jim Sutton says.

The criteria for the Government's aid package to flood-affected farmers and crop growers is explained.