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The Government has welcomed a proposal by Kiwi Dairy and New Zealand Dairy Group companies to restructure the dairy industry, Agriculture Minister Jim Sutton said today.

The companies made public the "mega-merger" proposal this afternoon.

Australia’s decision to reopen the public comment period on the draft risk assessment for access for New Zealand apples has drawn a sharp reaction from Trade Negotiations and Agriculture Minister Jim Sutton.

The Government's response to the telecommunications inquiry would safeguard and enhance the Kiwi Share and telecommunication service to rural communities in New Zealand, Rural Affairs Minister Jim Sutton said today.

MAF officials and the Animal Health Board will carry out further work on the review of the National Bovine TB strategy before it would be notified, Agriculture Minister Jim Sutton said today.

Reaching agreement on supply contracts between ENZA and apple growers is the important next step, Agriculture Minister Jim Sutton said today.

Agriculture Minister Jim Sutton today paid tribute to the service carried out by Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry chief executive Professor Bruce Ross.

The way is now clear for the Singapore-New Zealand Closer Economic Partnership trade agreement, signed in Singapore on November 14, to come into force on January 1.

Rural people will get improved access to government services through the “Heartland Services Initiative”.

An appeal against the World Trade Organisation ruling against South Korean restrictions on imported beef has been decided in New Zealand's favour.

Rural people will get improved access to government services through the "Heartland Services Initiative".

New Zealand has filed a submission as part of the Australian Government's risk analysis process to decide whether apple imports should be allowed, Agriculture and Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton said today.

Acting Foreign Affairs Minister Jim Sutton announced the appointment of New
Zealand's first Honorary Consul in Harare, Zimbabwe, today.

The World Trade Organisation disputes panel's final ruling in favour of New Zealand's case against tariffs on lamb imports into the United States was welcome, Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton said today.

Agriculture Minister Jim Sutton met ENZA chairman Tony Gibbs and ENZA chief executive David Geor this morning.

Mr Sutton said the meeting was interesting.

Good Morning, president Robyn Leeming, chief executive Ann Knowles, ladies and gentlemen.

It is almost a year since the Labour-Alliance Government was sworn in.

Applegrowers were protesting at a time when two major reviews of their industry were already underway, Agriculture Minister Jim Sutton said today.

A record number of apples have been approved for export by independent suppliers, Agriculture Minister Jim Sutton said today.

Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen.

Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton distributed 2 kilograms of chocolate to diplomats at a function in Wellington today to demonstrate the barriers on many New Zealand agricultural exports.

Good Morning, chief executive Alasdair McLachlan, ladies and gentlemen.

The trade mission to Turkey was a profitable trip for all involved, Trade Minister Jim Sutton said today.

The trade mission to India and Nepal was extremely successful, Trade Negotiations Minister Jim Sutton said today.

The regulatory framework of the apple and pear exporting industry is to be reviewed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Agriculture Minister Jim Sutton said today.

The South Korean Government's decision that New Zealand meat plants are no longer subject to stringent inspection procedures meant greater certainty and opportunity for meat exporters targeting the Korean market, Agriculture and Trade Negotiations Minis