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Freshwater farm plans to help farmers improve local waterways will be progressively phased in across the country.

Despite the ravages of cyclones, floods and warm winters, revenue from the horticulture sector is expected to grow rapidly over the next four years - from the present $6.9 billion to $8.6 billion by 2027.

Damien O'Connor says the Government is backing two new pasture projects with $4.3 million co-invested with industry through its Sustainable Food and Fibre Futures fund looking at soil and grass to help farmers reduce costs, maintain good pastures, and remain a world-leading sustainable producer of high value food.

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says New Zealand has important sustainability credentials to uphold and says these hold the country in good stead when it talks trade with overseas countries.

Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor along with Prime Minister Chris Hipkins launched the SOPI report at Fieldays.

For the much-maligned dairy industry, NZ's primary export returns for 2023 would be looking grim.

Some good news - albeit temporary for primary exports.

OPINION: The Government's band-aid solution for ag emissions pricing - a fertiliser tax - has been rightly shelved.

The Government says that, from today, New Zealand businesses will start reaping the benefits of the country's free trade agreement with the United Kingdom.

A milestone event for agriculture and climate change.