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A newly launched government and industry strategy aims to grow the value of New Zealand’s horticultural production to $12 billion by 2035.

National's agriculture spokesperson says his absolute priority, if his party gets into power, is to get rid of what he calls the 'punitive model' of engagement between government and farmers.

The Government has announced funding for new research on the potential of regenerative farming practices to boost soil carbon in arable, vegetable and other crop growing systems.

The Government has announced an additional $700,000 in support for regions hit by the recent flooding and storm damage in the upper North Island.

Trade and Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor says that the global economy is moving through strong headwinds, which will buffet New Zealand this year.

An ambitious project that aims to make Taranaki a horticultural powerhouse has received a major boost with the announcement of a $975,000 grant from the Ministry for Primary Industries. Nigel Malthus reports...

OPINION: Your old mate well realises that politicians are slippery types.

The Government claims it has "listened and adapted" to take on board the issues that submitters made to its initial response on the He Waka Eke Noa (HWEN) report on how to deal with agricultural emissions.

The latest report on the state of NZ primary exports shows that the value of horticultural exports has slowed and that the outlook for the coming season is fraught with challenges.

Rural Communities Minister Damien O’Connor has announced that Cyclone Hale, which earlier this week caused significant flood damage across the Tairāwhiti/Gisborne District, as a medium-scale adverse event.