5 August, 2008
NZ Fast Forward board members appointed
Seven outstanding people have been appointed to the New Zealand Fast Forward board.
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Associated Ministers
- Jim Anderton - Minister
30 July, 2008
Further funding for greenhouse gas footprinting studies
Applications for the next round of allocations to develop carbon footprinting capabilities in the land-based primary sectors are being called for.
Read full release >>8 July, 2008
Massey University Food Technology Pilot Plant
Speech notes for the opening of the Massey University Food Technology Pilot Plant
Read full speech >>8 July, 2008
Agmardt Primary Resources Forum
NZ Institute of Agricultural and Horticultural Science Massey University Palmerston North
Read full speech >>8 July, 2008
Innovation the way forward
Innovation has underpinned the productivity of our primary industries and will continue to do so in the future, Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton said today
Read full release >>8 July, 2008
Rural-urban work together for NZ Inc
Rural and urban New Zealand working together will boost innovation in our primary sectors and boost our economy and living standards, Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton today
Read full release >>3 July, 2008
New Zealand Fast Forward bold step forward
The first private sector contributors to the New Zealand Fast Forward initiative have showed their commitment to the joint industry-government venture, Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton said today
Read full release >>1 July, 2008
Proposed partnership watched with interest
Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton said today that yesterday’s announcement of the proposed partnership between Silver Fern Farms and PGG Wrightson is a commercial proposition that he will watch with interest
Read full release >>27 June, 2008
Ballance Environmental Awards
Speech notes from Ballance Environmental Awards, Palmerston North
Read full speech >>27 June, 2008
Lots to learn from best practice farmers
Awards such as the Ballance environmental awards celebrate the business success of farmers who are smart business people, innovative and environmentally conscious, Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton said
Read full release >>27 June, 2008
Meat industry still needs a visionary strategy
Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton said today that he was disappointed the Meat and Wool New Zealand’s industry taskforce had been disbanded
Read full release >>26 June, 2008
NZ Fast Forward structure confirmed
New Zealand Fast Forward will be governed by two new crown companies, Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton said today
Read full release >>23 June, 2008
Agriculture's strength in its scientific basis
The strength of agriculture in New Zealand was its underpinning by science, Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton said today
Read full release >>5 June, 2008
Conference on World Food Security
Our responsibility as leaders is to be strong enough and to care enough to put aside political expediency, and thus provide the leadership required to work together as one people on one planet
Read full speech >>30 May, 2008
Minister to lead FAO delegation
New Zealand has an important contribution to make to next week’s multinational summit on food security.
Read full release >>23 May, 2008
Launch of new mushroom venture
Speech given by Minister of Agriculture at the launch of a new and innovative mushroom venture, Gisborne
Read full speech >>23 May, 2008
New mushroom venture applauded
An innovative new mushroom crop is an example of a successful partnership between a Crown research institute and the private sector, Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Jim Anderton said today.
Read full release >>22 May, 2008
Government invests in primary industries’ future
Government committed to the future of New Zealand’s primary industries
Read full release >>22 May, 2008
Govt to invest in livestock industry traceability
The Government is to become the cornerstone investor in the new national traceability scheme, Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton said today.
Read full release >>20 May, 2008
NZ Fast Forward Fund papers released
Background briefing papers and advice on the $700 million Fast Forward fund released today showed the fund had been developed over several years and was not a “gimmick”.
Read full release >>16 May, 2008
National stuffs up...again
A statement from National’s Agriculture Spokesman that the Government has done a u-turn to support a meat industry 'mega-merger' shows how little work National has done in Opposition, agriculture minister Jim Anderton says
Read full release >>15 May, 2008
Outrageous attack on officials
An attack on public servants by the so-called Flexible Land Use Alliance is being condemned by Agriculture and Forestry Minister Jim Anderton
Read full release >>15 May, 2008
AgITO helping primary industry prosper
The Agriculture Industry Training Organisation is playing its part in enabling our primary industries to get skilled staff into satisfying careers, Agriculture Minister Jim Anderton said today
Read full release >>13 May, 2008
Oringi meat plant closure
The closure and decommissioning of PPCS’ Oringi plant was upsetting and extremely disruptive for workers, their families, and the wider Dannevirke community
Read full release >>12 May, 2008
Massey University Graduation ceremony
Speech notes for Massey University Graduation ceremony.
Read full speech >>7 May, 2008
Speech to Lindisfarne College pupils, staff and parents
Opening the new agricultural, horticultural, and science block at Lindisfarne College, Pakowai Rd, Hawkes Bay
Read full speech >>6 May, 2008
Taumarunui Sheep and Beef Monitor Farm Open Day
On the role of the sheep and beef industry at the Manunui Club, Taumarunui
Read full speech >>5 May, 2008
SPCA 75th Jubilee conference
Speech notes for opening of SPCA Annual Conference and 75th Jubilee at the Slycity Conference Centre, Auckland
Read full speech >>5 May, 2008
Boost for animal welfare
The SPCA is to receive $300,000 from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry to help assist and advise on animal welfare following this year’s drought
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