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18 May, 2013

Update on meat consignment

Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy and Food Safety Minister Nikki Kaye have this morning sought an update from the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) about some consignments of New Zealand meat delayed in China.

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16 May, 2013

$80m for irrigation - boost to economy, environment

Budget 2013 has confirmed $80 million in funding for regional irrigation projects, Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy says.

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15 May, 2013

Shock at Labour’s u-turn on supporting Hawke’s Bay water storage

Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy says he is shocked at the Labour Party’s u-turn on supporting the Ruataniwha water storage scheme in Hawke’s Bay, despite previously indicating their support.

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15 May, 2013

Speech: Farmsafe Industry Leaders Forum

Good morning everyone. Thank you Charlie for inviting me to speak to you today.

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14 May, 2013

Government approves kiwifruit Psa plan

A national management plan for dealing with the kiwifruit Psa virus has been formally approved by the Government, Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has announced today.

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10 May, 2013

New dogs and staff to strengthen biosecurity

New detector dog puppies and a recruitment drive to hire 30 new quarantine inspectors proves biosecurity is a top priority for the government, says Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy.

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8 May, 2013

Animal Welfare Amendment Bill introduced

Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy has introduced a Bill to Parliament today to update and strengthen animal welfare in New Zealand.

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3 May, 2013

Australia-New Zealand defending against foot and mouth disease

A new action plan between Australia and New Zealand will see defences against the threat of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) strengthened.

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2 May, 2013

New Animal Welfare Strategy released

Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy has launched the New Zealand Animal Welfare Strategy today, setting out a high level framework for how we treat animals.

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29 April, 2013

New Lincoln Hub plans unveiled

Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce and Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy have today unveiled concept plans for a world-class agricultural research and education facility to be sited at Lincoln, near Christchurch.

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29 April, 2013

Ministers wish MPI Director General well in new role

Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy and Food Safety Minister Nikki Kaye have paid tribute to Wayne McNee for his 14 years of service as a Chief Executive in the public service.

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24 April, 2013

New Zealand - China agricultural agreement signed

Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy has signed a Strategic Plan on Promoting Agricultural Cooperation between New Zealand and China today.

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24 April, 2013

Speech to Latin America Business Breakfast, Wellington Chamber of Commerce

This event comes off the back of the Prime Minister’s trade mission to Latin America, where we visited four countries over 10 days – Mexico, Colombia, Chile, and Brazil.

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24 April, 2013

New plan to protect seabirds launched

Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy has launched the National Plan of Action for Seabirds 2013 today, setting out a firm commitment to protect seabirds from fishing incidents.

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23 April, 2013

Drought status likely to remain until September

Recent rainfall has been welcomed by farmers but the problems created by the dry summer will be felt for some time, says Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy.

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18 April, 2013

Govt supports development of dairy women leaders

Associate Minister for Primary Industries Jo Goodhew has announced that the Dairy Women’s Network has been approved for a Sustainable Farming Fund grant of $180,000 over three years.

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18 April, 2013

Govt funding to help support eucalypt forestry

Associate Minister for Primary Industries Jo Goodhew has announced that two projects focusing on eucalypts have been approved for Sustainable Farming Fund grants.

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18 April, 2013

Funding to help sustainable aquaculture projects

Five important projects focusing on aquaculture will benefit from the latest round of Sustainable Farming Fund grants, Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy has announced today.

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18 April, 2013

$8.8m in funding for sustainable farming projects

A total of $8.8 million has been awarded to 42 projects around the country after the latest round of the Sustainable Farming Fund, Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy has announced today.

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16 April, 2013

Scheme keeps veterinarians in rural New Zealand

Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy has welcomed 30 new vets onto the 2013 intake of the Rural Veterinary Bonding Scheme.

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12 April, 2013

New appointment to New Zealand Meat Board

Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy has today announced the appointment of international trade specialist George Rutherford to the New Zealand Meat Board.

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5 April, 2013

Drought shows need for irrigation projects

The drought affecting much of New Zealand emphasises the need for irrigation projects to store and distribute water, says Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy.

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3 April, 2013

New report shows $8 billion potential in Maori freehold land

A new report commissioned by the Ministry for Primary Industries has shown the potential held in over one million hectares of Maori freehold land, says Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy.

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31 March, 2013

Drought challenges still lie ahead

Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy says he is pleased with the way New Zealanders have rallied to help drought-affected communities, but challenging times still remain ahead.

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22 March, 2013

Drought declared in Buller and Grey Districts

A state of drought has been officially declared in the Buller and Grey Districts today by Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy.

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21 March, 2013

New shellfish catch limits will boost exports and sustainability

New catch limits for rock lobster (crayfish), scallops and surf clams will boost exports and increase sustainability, says Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy.

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15 March, 2013

Drought officially declared throughout North Island

A state of drought has been officially declared throughout the entire North Island by the Minister for Primary Industries Nathan Guy today.

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13 March, 2013

Minister meets Brazilian counterpart - opportunities in 'the giant of Latin America'

Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy was impressed by the size and scale of Brazilian agriculture when he met with Brazilian Agriculture Minister Mendes Ribeiro Filho in Brasilia today, at the end of a nine-day trade mission to Latin America led by Prime Minister John Key.

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11 March, 2013

Feedback sought on RMA and freshwater proposals

Environment Minister Amy Adams and Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy will this week begin a series of meetings throughout the country with councils, iwi, environment groups, businesses and the public to discuss proposed changes to the resource management system.

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9 March, 2013

New Zealand and Chile sign agricultural agreement

Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy and his Chilean counterpart Luis Mayol have signed a revised Agriculture Cooperation Forward Agenda between New Zealand and Chile.

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