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The global dairy outlook isn’t looking as dire as it was at the height of the Covid-19 crisis.

Hundreds of Pacific Islanders stranded in Central Otago during the Covid-19 lockdown may be facing a long wait until they can safely return home.

Following a new economic report, Ag Minister Damien O’Connor is celebrating primary industries’ role in the COVID-19 recovery.

Dairy farmers and the Government remain at loggerheads over COVID-19 tenancy restrictions for on-farm accommodation.

340 people are now employed working for nature as part of the Government’s COVID-19 recovery plan.

340 people are now employed working for nature as part of the Government’s COVID-19 recovery plan.

With thousands of migrant visas set to expire, National’s ag spokesperson David Bennett is urging the Government to act quickly to avoid a potential labour shortage for the calving season.

Moving day around the country appears to have gone relatively smoothly despite the disruption and uncertainty created by the Covid-19 pandemic.

A training programme to help the kiwifruit industry provide employment opportunities for New Zealanders is receiving Government funding.

Global dairy prices are settling down after a rollercoaster ride triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic.