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Primary Industry Minister Nathan Guy hopes formal negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) between New Zealand and the European Union (EU) will begin later this year.

Farmers who need an extra hand on the farm as a result of November’s earthquake and aftershocks can call 0800 FARMING (327 646) and have their needs matched with skilled workers and volunteers.

Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy retained his portfolio in the new Cabinet unveiled by Prime Minister Bill English yesterday.

Primary Industries Ministers Nathan Guy and Jo Goodhew have welcomed Fonterra's announcement that it will be investing $240 million to build a new mozzarella plant at its Clandeboye site in South Canterbury.

Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has welcomed the New Zealand Horticulture Export Authority Amendment Bill passing its third reading in Parliament on Tuesday.

Eradication of the great white butterfly – a threat to brassicas including forage crops and commercial vegetables – is a world-first achievement, says Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy.

Applications for funding from the Primary Industries Earthquake Relief Fund are now open, Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has announced.

Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy is welcoming a new report showing a 40% growth in horticulture export earnings since 2014.

Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce and Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy have announced a $520,000 boost for Southland’s primary sector.

Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy says the devastation in the South Island from the Kaikoura earthquakes was worse than he initially thought.