The Government's proposal to reduce future international tourism visitor numbers post-Covid to concentrate on higher spending visitors may solve one problem but create others.

An app developed to support rural contracting trainees is key to a new initiative that has gained government funding.

UK farmers have predictably expressed scepticism about the proposed UK/NZ FTA.

There has been widespread praise for the UK FTA from all primary sector leaders.

"A very good deal, by any measure, for our country."

Rural Contractors NZ, which represents more than 600 contractors around the country, has received government support to assist them.

It's unlikely any NZ-grown asparagus will be exported this season.

Greater cooperation on agricultural research between NZ and Ireland is on the cards.

Free recycling of plastic agricultural bags is now available to farmers and growers.

Give us clarity! That's the plea from HortNZ to PM Jacinda Ardern and the Government.

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