Displaying 73 - 96 of 217 results.

Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor says new farmer-to-farmer extension groups launched in Whangaparaoa today will help Māori agribusinesses achieve their goals.

  • Hon Damien O’Connor
  • Agriculture

Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor says a slew of new research projects will boost New Zealand’s world-leading efforts to help farmers understand and mitigate the effects of climate change.

  • Hon Damien O’Connor
  • Hon James Shaw
  • Agriculture
  • Climate Change

The Minister of Agriculture, Damien O’Connor, welcomes the release today of research by UMR showing Kiwis have a positive view of our farmers and growers.

  • Hon Damien O’Connor
  • Agriculture

New Zealand’s primary sector exports continue to surpass expectations with revenue up 8.7 per cent on the previous year, reaching a record $46.4 billion in the year ended June 2019.

  • Hon Damien O’Connor
  • Agriculture
  • Trade and Export Growth

Minister of State for Trade and Export Growth and Minister of Agriculture, Damien O’Connor, heads to Thailand today to attend a Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Ministerial meeting, as negotiations into the final stages.

  • Hon Damien O’Connor
  • Agriculture
  • Trade and Export Growth

The Government is taking action to stop the degradation of our waterways and clean up our rivers and lakes within a generation.

  • Hon David Parker
  • Hon Damien O’Connor
  • Agriculture
  • Environment

A pest seaweed is to be turned into a premium edible export in a Government funded venture announced by Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor and Fisheries Minister Stuart Nash today.

  • Hon Stuart Nash
  • Hon Damien O’Connor
  • Agriculture
  • Fisheries

Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor has welcomed the first reading of the Dairy Industry Restructuring Amendment Bill in Parliament today.

  • Hon Damien O’Connor
  • Agriculture

Minister of Agriculture Damien O’Connor today announced the members of the newly established taskforce to respond to the animal welfare issues associated with the practice of winter grazing.

  • Hon Damien O’Connor
  • Agriculture

The primary sector has been named the first centre of excellence for vocational education, to drive innovation and strengthen links between education providers and industry, Education Minister Chris Hipkins announced today.

  • Hon Chris Hipkins
  • Hon Damien O’Connor
  • Agriculture
  • Education

New Zealand’s most fertile and versatile land will be given new protection under proposals released today by Environment Minister David Parker and Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor. 

  • Hon David Parker
  • Hon Damien O’Connor
  • Agriculture
  • Environment

Minister of Agriculture Damien O’Connor today announced he is establishing a taskforce to respond to the animal welfare issues associated with the practice of winter grazing.

  • Hon Damien O’Connor
  • Agriculture

The Government is investing $4.7 million in Otago and Southland to ensure a bright future for trainees in the important agricultural sector.

  • Hon Chris Hipkins
  • Hon Damien O’Connor
  • Agriculture
  • Education

The Minister for Māori Development, Hon Nanaia Mahuta and the Minister of Agriculture, Damien O’Connor, say bringing horticulture into the prestigious Ahuwhenua Trophy competition is a major milestone for Māori. 

  • Hon Nanaia Mahuta
  • Hon Damien O’Connor
  • Agriculture
  • Māori Development

Minister of State for Trade and Export Growth and Minister of Agriculture, Damien O’Connor, heads to Beijing tonight for a key ministerial meeting as negotiations for a Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) enter into the final stages.

  • Hon Damien O’Connor
  • Agriculture
  • Trade and Export Growth

The Government has welcomed Danone’s announcement today of a $40 million investment into making its Balclutha milk powder plant carbon neutral.

  • Hon Damien O’Connor
  • Hon James Shaw
  • Agriculture
  • Climate Change

Minister of Agriculture, Damien O’Connor, departs New Zealand tonight for meetings in Washington D.C.

  • Hon Damien O’Connor
  • Agriculture

Biosecurity Minister Damien O’Connor today unveiled big changes to New Zealand’s biosecurity system, including new law changes to strengthen animal tracing and details of a Biosecurity Act overhaul.

  • Hon Damien O’Connor
  • Biosecurity

The Government has reached an historic consensus with farming leaders to implement farm-level pricing of climate change emissions from the agriculture sector by 2025; signalling a strong commitment from the Government and farming leadership to cooperate in order to tackle climate change, announced the Minister for Climate Change, James Shaw.

  • Hon Damien O’Connor
  • Hon James Shaw
  • Agriculture
  • Climate Change

Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor says he is pleased to hear the honey adulteration case against Evergreen Life Ltd and its operations manager Jason Lee was won today.

  • Hon Damien O’Connor
  • Agriculture

Minister of Agriculture, Minister for Food Safety, and Minister of State for Trade and Export Growth, Damien O’Connor departed New Zealand last night to attend international forums, including the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Conference in Rome.

  • Hon Damien O’Connor
  • Agriculture
  • Food Safety
  • Trade and Export Growth

Minister for Biosecurity Damien O’Connor says Kiwis can celebrate those helping to keep our flora, fauna and vital primary sectors safe by nominating them for New Zealand Biosecurity Awards.

  • Hon Damien O’Connor
  • Biosecurity

Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor has announced a new debt mediation scheme that will help farmers in financial distress deal with their lenders.

  • Hon Damien O’Connor
  • Agriculture

The Provincial Growth Fund will invest $2.074 million to repair erosion damage to the seawall at Westport Airport to ensure the airport is maintained as a crucial connection, Regional Economic Development Minister Shane Jones announced today.

  • Hon Damien O’Connor
  • Hon Shane Jones
  • Regional Economic Development
  • Rural Communities