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The second successive year of low dairy prices is taking its toll on New Zealand dairy farmers both financially and on herd numbers.

The New Zealand cattle industry both dairy and beef sectors are now in a period of change which has not played out in entirety yet.

There have been no official changes to the heavily regulated and cautious policy settings operated by the New Zealand Government in relation to products derived from biotechnology.

Even though New Zealand’s total greenhouse gas emissions rose 21% during the period1990-2013, agricultural emissions rose at a slower pace of about 14% over the same period.

Milk Production for New Zealand in 2015 is likely to be reduced by 2.2% from 2014 to consolidate down to 21.4 million metric tons.

The sustained trend of reducing orchard area over the last decade has come to an end over the last two years and after 2014’s 200 hectare increase now stands at 9,049ha.

The Calendar Year 2015 grape harvest is forecast at 355,000 metric tons (MT) from 36,000 hectares (ha).

This report outlines regulatory requirements for food and agricultural products exported to New Zealand. The sections on food laws, copyright and trademarks laws have been updated...

New Zealand's imports of consumer-oriented agricultural products have trended upward over the past several years and in 2013 reached US$364 million in comparison to US$124 million in 2006.

This report outlines regulatory requirements for food and agricultural products exported to New Zealand.

South Korea and New Zealand (NZ) have concluded negotiations on a free trade agreement which was announced November 15, 2014.

Apple and Pear growers have enjoyed a second year of good prices for their fruit in 2013/2014.