Delaying progress on cutting greenhouse gas emissions isn’t in anyone’s interest, including producers and exporters, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says. In a speech kicking off the 2023 Primary Industries Summit […]
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European Green Deal could see food become a luxury
By Mark Ross, Chief Executive of Animal and Plant Health NZ Is food set to be a luxury of the wealthy? This is the question that resounds from reviewing the […]
NZ-UK Free Trade Agreement significant boost for red meat sector
The signing of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between New Zealand and the UK represents a significant boost for New Zealand farmers and exporters with lamb and beef eventually allowed […]
Good news to wake up to for farmers and growers
The early morning signing of a free trade deal between the United Kingdom and New Zealand means farmers and growers can wake up with a smile this morning. Federated Farmers […]
China FTA Upgrade enters into force in April
New Zealand’s economic recovery from COVID-19 continues to build momentum, with the Upgrade to New Zealand’s Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with China entering into force on 7 April 2022, Minister for […]
Free trade deal will be a welcome boost for the New Zealand honey industry
Apiculture New Zealand welcomes the move by the New Zealand and UK governments to a free trade agreement in principle which will see the removal of tariffs on all New […]
Benefits all round in NZ-UK Free Trade Deal
Federated Farmers says today’s announcement of a free trade deal between the United Kingdom and New Zealand is great news for consumers and farmers in both countries. “The United Kingdom […]
Feds applauds UK-Australia free trade deal
News that Australia and the UK have signed a free trade agreement is a promising step forward in the fight against tariffs and protectionism, Federated Farmers says. “It reinforces the […]
FTA upgrade a bonus of NZ-China meat trade
The upgrade of the Free Trade Agreement between New Zealand and China will help further streamline trade between the two countries, Meat Industry Association chief executive Sirma Karapeeva says. “The […]