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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.

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

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

Flood damage can have a devastating impact on the whole community

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

A ground-breaking study of primary industries' greenhouse gas emissions will start this year.

Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton encourages the primary sector to deliver a vision of the future.

A few years ago, a parable became fashionable among management consultants - so fashionable that a big advertising company made an ad out of it. You might have seen the ad. It has a particular relevance to the primary industries.

Innovation, new ways of thinking and new partnerships are essential if we are going to meet the challenges of today’s global trading environment.

Delegates, distinguished guests, it’s a great pleasure to welcome you to this conference.

Can I particularly acknowledge OIE director general Dr Bernard Vallat.

And I welcome too our visiting delegations from overseas.

Restrictions on the use of leghold traps will be tighter from next year.

Applications for the first round of funding from the new Community Irrigation Fund are being called for.

The Inspired Futures programme, as part of the Primary Industries 2007 Summit, will develop new leaders for the future of the primary sector. Fifteen emerging leaders, aged between 20-34, have been selected to be partnered with established senior managers.

The object of this Inspired Futures mentoring scheme is to develop new leaders for the future.

This is a substantial investment in both the business and the Canterbury economy

This represents much more than the building itself

Strong, resilient communities are important to the New Zealand economy

Adverse weather events can wreak havoc and at such times Rural Support Trusts are vital

New Zealand needs to be vigilant about campaigns on environmental issues

The drought has had a significant impact and the government is providing a range of support

Like other businesses, farmers must accept that their production has an effect on the environment