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Trade Minister Todd McClay says his officials plan to meet their US counterparts every month from now on to better understand how the 15% tariff issue there will play out, and try and get some certainty there for our exporters about the future.

New Zealand avocado growers have received a major boost by securing a collective FernMark Licence for their exports.

Trade Minister Todd McClay says the US tariff decision appears to be based on a calculation of trade deficits, with countries running a surplus with the US moved to the higher rate.

With adverse weather set to rain down on the Top of the South, the Bay of Plenty and parts of Northland, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay says farmers, foresters, and growers need to prepare for possible challenges.

A long running trade dispute between New Zealand and Canada over dairy access has been resolved.

We're working through it, and we'll get to it.

Farmers are welcoming a $17 million, seven-year collaborative science and research programme to lift pasture persistence and productivity.

OPINION: Farmers are rightly urging the Government to relax the rules around KiwiSaver and allow young farmers to use their savings towards purchasing either a house, cows or a farm.

The Government says it is sharpening its focus and support for the food and fibre industry in Budget 2025.

The New Zealand/European Union free trade agreement (FTA) is exceeding the expectations of both parties and more good things are in the pipeline.