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The Government's new plan to boost primary sector export earnings is bold but needs bigger numbers, says economist Cameron Bagrie.

The Government has launched a plan aiming to boost primary sector export earnings by $44 billion over the next decade.

A debt mediation scheme to help farmers in financial distress deal with their lenders starts today.

A $3.5 million programme aimed at helping Covid-19 affected workers into farming careers, has been launched.

The Government is pumping an extra $3 million into the Drought Recovery Advice Fund, previously worth just $500,000.

Following a new economic report, Ag Minister Damien O’Connor is celebrating primary industries’ role in the COVID-19 recovery.

The Government is brushing away grower concerns about a looming potato invasion from the European Union.

Delaying the introduction of new water reforms was not an option according to the two cabinet Ministers directly involved – Environment Minister David Parker and Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor.

Delaying the introduction of new water reforms was not an option according to the two cabinet Ministers directly involved – Environment Minister David Parker and Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor.

The Government has announced a $700 million fund to support the primary sector and other groups in meeting new clean water standards.