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The export of livestock (sheep, cattle, deer and goats) for slaughter will be prohibited unless the risks to New Zealand’s reputation as a responsible exporter can be adequately managed.

Agriculture and Forestry Minister Jim Anderton is urging farmers to ensure they have contingency plans in place for potential drought conditions in the New Year.

I want to address this debate because I represent the only party in this House that did not breach the electoral expenditure rules and laws at the last election.

Agriculture and Forestry Minister Jim Anderton today announced additional funding of $2 million a year for the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry’s (MAF’s) Sustainable Farming Fund (S

Biochar has the potential to create a major carbon sink, removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere

There needs to be clarity over these issues

Early in 2008 is the earliest that BZP can now be banned

The establishment of two bio-char professorships at Massey University is another important step on the path towards New Zealand becoming a low-carbon nation, Forestry Minister Jim Anderton said tod

The Bill to classify BZP as a Class C1 drug will not now be passed until early in the new year, Associate Minister of Health Jim Anderton said today.

“In light of uncertainties raised by the recent Court of Appeal decision regarding the import health standard covering honey from Australia, the Government intends to legislate to provide cla

The emissions trading scheme puts sustainability at the heart of our economy

Flood damage can have a devastating impact on the whole community

MAF engaged widely with people living in the West Auckland and Hamilton spraying areas

The Pacific region will face huge economic issues if the overfishing isn't addressed

Deliberately aiming high is the best long-term strategy

A high level of community support for the decision to keep the mussel beds closed for a further two years

The decision to uphold the ban on Australian honey imports (other than from Western Australia) will need to be studied carefully.

The success of last summer’s “Check, Clean, Dry” campaign can be attributed to hard work and co-ordinated activity.

Scientists, farmers and policy makers together meeting the challenges of climate change

Partnerships, a focus on research and development, and a strong vision of a high value strategy will unlock the future

The New Zealand and Australian governments have agreed to close the high seas areas of the South Tasman Rise to their respective fleets from fishing orange roughy to allow the stock a chance to rebuild.

Forestry Minister Jim Anderton today applauded the awarding of a Canadian Wood Council “Wood Advocate – Wood Champion” award to Auckland University professor Pierre Quenneville.