Displaying items by tag: DAVID PARKER

Wednesday, 21 September 2022 13:55

Pause winter grazing rules

National claims that the Government is about to pile up to $100 million of "unnecessary" compliance costs onto farmers because its freshwater regulations are more than a year overdue. National's Agriculture spokesperson Barbara Kuriger had this to say.

Published in Opinion

The National Policy Statement for Highly Productive Land will provide protection for New Zealand’s best land and soil so it can be used to produce food, says HortNZ.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 30 August 2022 13:55

Call to defer new winter grazing regs again

The Government is looking into farmer claims that regional councils aren’t ready to implement new intensive winter grazing regulations.

Published in General News
Friday, 12 August 2022 12:25

"Show the benefit to NZ!"

A law change that will require overseas investors prove their forestry conversions will benefit New Zealand passed its final reading in Parliament yesterday.

Published in General News
Thursday, 07 July 2022 11:55

GE review must be broader

OPINION: The Government's proposed review of genetic engineering needs to be widened to address its potential benefits to the agriculture industry and climate.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 05 July 2022 13:55

Parker comment irks industry

A comment made by Minister David Parker on primary sector labour issues has sparked a sharp rebuke from NZ Apples & Pears' new chief executive.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 07 September 2021 07:25

Migrant worker change!

The Government is looking at curbing our reliance on migrant workers as part of immigration service changes post-Covid.

Published in General News

The government has come up changes to proposed intensive winter grazing regulations  which on the face of it are likely to please farmers.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 25 August 2021 08:55

Kudos for the hort sector

The horticulture sector has been praised for its "extraordinary achievements" in the face of Covid-19-related challenges.

Published in General News
Thursday, 12 August 2021 09:10

Report finds shortcomings in Overseer tool

The Government has announced it will help develop improved tools to manage and estimate on-farm nutrient loss after an independent Science Advisory Panel identified shortcomings with the Overseer software.

Published in General News
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