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BEEFING UP biosecurity and helping to secure improved market access are two priorities for Nathan Guy as he resumes his role as Minister for Primary Industries.

PRIMARY INDUSTRIES Minister Nathan Guy says he is thrilled with his re-appointment and the huge opportunities in his portfolios over the next three years.

A WORKING GROUP has been set up to develop a 'roadmap' on how to meet the future capability needs of the dairy processing industry.

THE GOVERNMENT and the commercial pork industry have signed up to a Government Industry Agreement (GIA) on biosecurity readiness.

A MEDIUM-SCALE adverse event has been declared for the primary sector in storm-hit Northland by Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy.

PRIMARY INDUSTRIES Minister Nathan Guy says new figures show primary sector exports will reach record levels of $37.7b over the last year – around $1.3b more than previously forecast.

A REPORT that forecasts the future workforce needs of the primary sector, 'Future capability needs for the primary industries in New Zealand' has been launched by Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy.

A NEW FUNDING agreement will investigate the viability of the Hunter Downs irrigation scheme for up to 40,000ha in South Canterbury, says Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy.

PRIMARY INDUSTRIES Minister Nathan Guy has welcomed the findings of an independent report into the Primary Growth Partnership (PGP), which estimates it will add $6.4 billion per annum to New Zealand's economy by 2025.

THE BUDGET'S $40 million of new funding for irrigation projects will deliver economic and environmental benefits for New Zealand, Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy says.