Publications
For the most recent publications produced by MAF, please see the What's New page.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry's regular specialist publications include:
- Annual Report
as presented to the House of Representatives.
- Agriculture and Forestry Perspectives
A series exploring topical issues in agriculture and forestry policy.
- Agriculture, Forestry and Horticulture - In Brief
A snapshot of Agriculture, Forestry and Horticulture statistics.
- Agricultural Economies of Australia and New Zealand - Past, Present and Future
Report providing an overview of the sectors in Australia and New Zealand, covering the future of agriculture, including trade issues, markets and products, as well as a regional demographic outlook.
- Biosecurity
Biosecurity magazine informs and consults on Biosecurity New Zealand's complete biosecurity and animal welfare programmes.
- Biosecurity New Zealand Technical Papers
A list of technical papers produced by Biosecurity New Zealand.
- Biosecurity New Zealand Discussion Papers
A list of consultation documents produced by Biosecurity New Zealand.
- Briefing to Incoming Minister
While not very regular (usually about every three years) these briefings are an excellent summary of the position of New Zealand Agriculture and Forestry.
- Code of Recommendations and Minimum Standards
The codes of recommendations and minimum standards for the welfare of animals have been prepared by the Animal Welfare Advisory Committee (AWAC).
- Contribution of the Land-based Primary Industries to New Zealand's Economic Growth
This paper outlines the overall business environment and policy framework in which the agribusiness and forestry sectors operate. For the purposes of this paper, agribusiness includes agricultural and horticultural production and processing and associated servicing industries.
- Enhancing New Zealand natural advantage: reporting MAF's outcomes performance [ 3.3M]
Outcomes are the effects MAF is trying to achieve in the pursuit of its goals and objectives. As such, expected and unexpected outcomes are the consequences and impacts (or effects) on the economy, people and the environment resulting from MAF's activities.
- Forestry Publications
Forestry related publications and documents.
- Future Focus: Signposts to Success for New Zealand's Primary Industries [
PDF 887K]
29 November 2007
MAF's strategic foresight project in 2007 identified six key global drivers of change over the next 20 years, and the strategic risks and opportunities arising for New Zealand's agriculture, food and forestry sectors, and in the biosecurity setting.
- Korero Whenua
Quarterly newsletter containing articles on MAF issues of interest to Maori stakeholders in the land-based industries and rural sector.
- MAF Policy News
A bi-monthly electronic newsletter issued by MAF Policy
- MAF Profile
About MAF, who we are and what we do.
- MAF Public Discussion Papers
Papers inviting public submissions on proposed new policy.
- MAF Public Information Papers
Papers written for publication that are descriptive in nature, e.g. synopses of submissions.
- MAF Technical Papers
Papers written for publication that are analytical or expository in nature.
- Monitoring Reports
Series containing short-term regional and national financial and physical forecasts, and analysis of perceptions and trends.
- National Exotic Forest Description
The NEFD Report provides a summarised inventory of New Zealand's planted production forest resource.
- Primary Source
Primary Source was launched in December 1999. It is designed to inform MAF staff and stakeholders of some of the activities and achievements of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.
- Regulatory Impact and Compliance Cost Statements
An Regulatory Impact Statement is required for all policy proposals submitted to Cabinet with legislative implications (leading to government Bills and statutory regulations).
- Review of the Dairy Industry Restructuring (Raw Milk) Regulations
The Raw Milk Regulations are important in promoting a vibrant and innovative dairy industry.
- Situation and Outlook for New Zealand Agriculture and Forestry
Contains analysis of both domestic and international trends for many commodity groups.
- Speech Notes
Speech notes from the Director-General, delivered at various recent conferences and events.
- Statement of Intent
The SOI is a statutory document that is formally tabled before Parliament, and is the 'template' against which departments measure and report their performance in their Annual Reports. It replaces the Departmental Forecast Report.
- Statistical Releases
Forestry production and trade statistics produced quarterly and annually.
- Surveillance
Authorative source of information on New Zealand's animal health status and is published quarterly by the MAF Biosecurity Authority.
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Sustainable Forestry Bulletin
Keeping you up-to-date with information about MAF's sustainability and climate change schemes that relate to forestry.
Contact for Enquiries
MAF Information Services
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Fax: +64 4 894 0721
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