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Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor says if a new research project is successful, farmers and growers will be able to collate and share environmental compliance data digitally.

The Government has opened the door for an additional 1,580 experienced migrant workers to come into New Zealand for jobs in the dairy, meat processing and forestry industries.

Community resilience and land management best-practice in South Canterbury will be bolstered through the Government’s funding of two farmer-led projects, says Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor.

Trade and Export Growth Minister Damien O'Connor has issued a warning about the negative impacts on NZ resulting from the Russian/Ukraine conflict.

A new hydroponic growing technique that aims to have higher yields and a lower impact on the environment is being trialled, with financial backing from the Government.

The new Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between New Zealand and the United Kingdom is being hailed as being so good and comprehensive that it's unlikely to be surpassed by any future deals.

A new strong wool industry body has run into trouble before it was even officially announced, with the resignation of a key board member.

Farmers and agriculture exporters are welcoming the signing of a free trade deal with the United Kingdom.

The horticulture and winegrowing sector will have access to an additional 1,600 more workers this season after the Government agreed to increase the Recognised Seasonal Employment Scheme (RSE) cap to 16,000.

The Government is providing $700,000 to fund a project to support Māori landowners to invest in New Zealand’s growing sheep milk industry, says Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor.