Wednesday, July 8, 2026

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McClay: Primary sector driving export boom as government pushes regulatory and trade reforms

Agriculture Minister Todd McClay has praised New Zealand’s primary sector for delivering record export growth while outlining a series of government initiatives aimed at...

New funding support for Young Farmers Clubs

The Government is providing new funding to support young people in rural communities, with Agriculture Minister Todd McClay announcing a package aimed at strengthening...

Canada blocks Texas livestock over flesh-eating parasite outbreak

Canada has temporarily suspended imports of cattle, horses and other livestock from Texas after the discovery of flesh-eating New World screwworm infestations in two...

Hidden farm safety risks uncovered in WorkSafe checks

A nationwide farm safety campaign has uncovered widespread shortcomings in the management of hazardous substances on New Zealand sheep, beef and dairy farms, prompting...

Concerns raised over US Farm Bill provision linking AI adoption to agriculture funding

A provision within the proposed 2026 Farm Bill in the United States is drawing attention for its approach to funding artificial intelligence and precision...

China imposes 206,000 tonne import quota on NZ beef

China has announced new quotas on beef imports following a safeguard investigation into the impact of rising volumes on its domestic industry, with the...

New training fund launched to lift animal welfare standards in woolsheds

The Government and industry are backing new training initiatives aimed at improving animal welfare outcomes in New Zealand woolsheds, Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard...

$12m boost to intensify yellow-legged hornet eradication efforts in Auckland

The Government has committed an additional $12 million to strengthen efforts to eradicate the invasive yellow-legged hornet in Auckland, following confirmed detections on the...

New biosecurity laboratory project underway in Auckland to safeguard exports and jobs

A major new biosecurity laboratory is under construction in Auckland as part of a long-term investment aimed at protecting New Zealand’s primary industries and...

New VetNet-Biosecurity Network to strengthen NZ’s animal disease response

The Government has launched a new biosecurity veterinary network aimed at strengthening New Zealand’s ability to respond quickly to serious animal disease outbreaks, including...

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