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The Government is pleased with the positive attitude and urgency shown by most producer boards in preparing for faster rates of change.

Food and Fibre Minister John Luxton today announced details of the Government assistance package to drought stricken South Canterbury and Clutha farmers.

Food and Fibre Minister John Luxton today refuted claims from Jim Sutton that deregulation of the Hop Board would lead to the theft of New Zealand varieties by foreigners as scare-mongering.

The Minister for Food, Fibre, Biosecurity and Border Control, John Luxton, said the Government is becoming increasingly concerned by the impact of the spreading drought.

New Zealand will watch the United States' commitment to free trade with "deep interest" the Minister for Food and Fibre, John Luxton, said on the eve of New Zealand's submission to the US Internati

The Minister for Food, Fibre, Biosecurity and Border Control, Hon John Luxton, has said that the implementation date of the new Agricultural Compounds and Veterinary Medicines Act will be announced

Border Control Minister, John Luxton, will be at the helm of the new Customs patrol vessel HAWK IV when he joins the crew for a brief tour of duty off Tauranga Harbour tomorrow (Fri. 26/2).

The Minister for Food, Fibre, Biosecurity and Border Control, Hon John Luxton, has announced the membership of the independent review team that is to review border control services with the aim of

Hon John Luxton, Minister for Food, Fibre, Biosecurity and Border Control has reiterated the Government's commitment to the mosquito programme in Napier with funding of nearly one million dollars.

Minister for Food, Fibre, Biosecurity and Border Control, Hon John Luxton has refuted allegations from Alliance Leader, Mr Anderton, of a private meeting with the global head of Saatchi and Saatchi

Food and Fibre Minister, John Luxton today announced details of the government assistance package to drought stricken Otago Farmers.

New Zealand sheep farmers will be hoping for a sensible response from the US to today's ruling on lamb imports, Food, Fibre, Biosecurity and Border Control Minister John Luxton said today.

Food and Fibre Minister, Hon John Luxton will visit drought parched Otago tomorrow and will meet local farmers and others affected to discuss the drought situation.

The consultation documents on fisheries reforms on aquaculture, co-management and the better definition of the recreational right would be released later this year, the Minister for Food, Fibre, Bi

MAF drought reports released today by John Luxton, Minister for Food, Fibre, Biosecurity and Border Control, advise that, as a result of rain during January, all areas of the North are now consider

A proposed new standard on irradiation of foods may help reduce the incidence of food-borne disease and assist with preventing unwanted insect pests becoming established, Associate Minister of Heal

Minister of Food and Fibre, Hon John Luxton said today that the Government will continue funding for the drought relief effort to support farming families.

Food and Fibre Minister, Hon John Luxton, will visit drought parched canterbury tomorrow and meet with local Federated Farmers to discuss the drought situation.

Minister of Food, Fibre, Buiosecurity and Border Control, Hon John Luxton, today formally met with the Australian Agricultural Minister, Hon Mark Vaile, as part of his New Zealand visit.

Food, Biosecurity and Border Control Minister John Luxton is seeking more information on allegations that some Chilean orchardists are unlawfully growing New Zealand-registered apple varieties.

Greater consumer confidence in food safety is among the Government's aims in creating a single food agency by the middle of next year, Food, Fibre, Biosecurity and Border Control Minister John Luxt

The Minister for Food, Fibre, Biosecurity and Border Control, Hon John Luxton, today introduced the Fisheries Ammendment Bill 1998 into the House. This Bill will reform the Fisheries Act 1996.

"SS Fishing Ltd has been awarded the available access for this season's exploratory toothfish fishery in the Ross Sea," the Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Simon Upton, and the Min

The Minister for Food, Fibre, Biosecurity and Border Control, the Hon John Luxton, announced today the introduction of the Animal Products Bill.