Articles tagged with Federated Farmers
Government Invests $260K to Boost Rural NZ Resilience and Preparedness
3 hours ago | 37 viewsThe Government has launched three initiatives totaling $260,000 to enhance the preparedness and resilience of rural communities through strengthening Rural Advisory Groups, supporting Taskforce Kiwi volunteers, and developing rural leadership skills. Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and Rural Communities Minister Mark Patterson emphasized the importance of proactive investment in capacity-building to help rural areas effectively respond to and recover from adverse events. These efforts aim to support farmers, protect food supplies, and foster stronger, well-prepared rural communities before crises occur.
Tags: Todd McClay Mark Patterson Regional community resilience Rural Advisory Groups Taskforce Kiwi Agriculture Minister Rural Communities Minister Federated Farmers Beef + Lamb New Zealand DairyNZNew Zealand Farmers' Confidence Soars: Leading the Charge to Double Export Value
10 months ago | 2523 viewsFarmer confidence in New Zealand has reached an eight-year high, indicating the resilience of the sector and progress towards doubling export value. The shift in sentiment is evident from the latest Federated Farmers Confidence Survey, showing a significant increase in confidence levels. This positive trend is attributed to the hard work of rural New Zealanders and government support, with key improvements in profitability, productivity, and mental health reported.
Tags: Farmer confidence Minister of Agriculture Todd McClay New Zealand export value Federated Farmers Confidence Survey rural New Zealanders Labour government profitability mental health