94% of NZ farmers oppose Paris Agreement, survey shows
A survey of 2000 farmers shows 94% of respondents believe that remaining in the Paris Agreement for climate change is not in the country's best interest.
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.
Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) says a new report projects strong export growth for New Zealand's horticulture sector highlights the industry's increasing contribution to the national economy.
Fonterra shareholders say they will be keeping an eye on their co-operative's performance after the sale of its consumer businesses.
T&G Global says its 2025 New Zealand apple season has delivered higher returns for growers, reflecting strong global consumer demand and pricing across its Envy and Jazz apple brands.
New Zealand's primary sector is set to reach a record $62 billion in food and fibre exports next year.
A new levying body, currently with the working title of NZWool, has been proposed to secure the future of New Zealand's strong wool sector.
The most talked about, economically transformational pieces of legislation in a generation have finally begun their journey into the statute books.

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