Changes to intensive winter grazing rules will make them more practical for farmers and effective in lifting environmental outcomes, Environment Minister David Parker and Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor announced
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Government plans to amend Dairy Industry Restructuring Act
The Government intends to amend the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act 2001 (DIRA) to support Fonterra’s move to a new capital structure, Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor
Spray-free target for New Zealand apples and pears to boost export growth
New Zealand’s apples and pears industry is aiming to become spray-free by 2050 through a new Government-backed programme focused on world-leading sustainable production practices, Agriculture
Community members unhappy after farmer accused of attempted murder was granted bail
Some protesters in Lephalale, Limpopo, have expressed concern that the local magistrate’s court has granted bail of a thousand rand to a 77-year-old farmer accused
Auditor-General’s office to undertake real-time audits of flood relief funds
The Auditor-General Tsakani Maluleke has announced that her office will undertake real-time audits of the funds set aside to provide relief to flood-ravaged communities in
Chiefs coach: Ngcobo apologised after ‘coming to his senses’
Ngcobo was clearly upset after he was substituted against Golden Arrows on Wednesday, with his mistake having led to a key goal for the opposition. In the
Kibaki cortege leaves Lee Funeral Home for State House and Nyayo Stadium
Former President Mwai Kibaki’s cortege has left the Lee Funeral Home where it headed to State House, Nairobi, At State House, Kibaki’s body will be
Hundreds of Kenyans at Nyayo Stadium for Kibaki Funeral Service
Kenyans have come out in numbers to attend the state funeral service of the late President Mwai Kibaki. Despite the rainy and chilly weather, they
Kenya protests move by US to list it as signatory to Declaration promoting free internet
The government has protested a move by the United States to list Kenya as a signatory to Declaration for the future of internet terming it
Ebola virus disease – Democratic Republic of the Congo
Outbreak at a glance: The Ministry of Health of the Democratic Republic of the Congo declared an outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in the