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Major exporters are telling the new Government that they don't subscribe to the notion of "peak Free Trade Agreement (FTA)".

Trade and Agriculture Minister Todd McClay is making a whistlestop visit to India this week to meet with his counterpart in the Indian government.

OPINION: The unveiling of the new coalition Government’s ministry shows there will be several ministers and associates in agricultural roles both inside and outside Cabinet.

As Trade Minister, Todd McClay says his number one priority will be a focus on trade with India.

The time for more regulations is over.

Agriculture and Trade Minister Todd McClay plans to visit India in the next fortnight, his first trade mission since the formation of the Government.

The new Coalition Government unveiled today will have several farmers holding associate minister roles outside Cabinet.

About 300 farmers and agriculture industry leaders turned up last night for the Rural Issues Debate in Hamilton.

OPINION: The Hound reckons any claims that Ag Minister Damien O’Connor is in the ‘wrong party’, will have been well and truly dispelled by comments he made at the recent Red Meat Sector Conference.

OPINION: Fonterra's recent announcement that the milk price will drop to $7/kg – on top of falling lamb and beef schedules – is devastating news for farmers.