Rural Lobby Groups Seek Clear Election Positions On Farming And Emissions
Centre right parties are backing policy positions pushed by three farmer lobby groups ahead of the general election.
Last issue we asked Rural News readers if they thought farming leaders have stood up enough to the Government over new regulations.
A massive 86.1% said "no"!
When asked why they believed this, many said farming leaders like Federated Farmers, DairyNZ, Beef+Lamb NZ and HortNZ are too quick to compromise with the Government.
Others said the leadership does not stand up strongly enough for farmers or were not consulting with farmers enough.
A further 13.9% said that farming leaders are doing enough to stand up to the Government with some claiming the Government is not listening to them.
This week's poll follows on from this and asks:
Did you support the Groundswell NZ protest on July 16? Why or why not?
Go to https://bit.ly/3hQzNTO to have your say.
Dairy processors are ready to further boost New Zealand’s export earnings but want the incoming government to match their ambition with good policy.
Massey University is best placed to solve the “problems” facing the dairy industry, says vice chancellor, Pierre Venter.
Synlait's longest serving employee – a man who joined the Canterbury-based milk processor even before it began processing milk – is now its newest executive.
A dairy industry leader believes eradicating the common and costly disease, Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) is within reach.
A farmgate milk price of $10/kgMS this season is firming up as milk powder prices soar and the New Zealand dollar weakens.
Federated Farmers has welcomed new rural policies released by ACT, saying they align closely with its own election priorities.

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