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WE ALL have to chip in to help farmers recover, says Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor.

The Government is providing $25 million to kick-start recovery efforts for farmers, growers and rural communities significantly affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.

The Government has announced an initial $4 million in funding to help farmers, growers, whenua Māori owners and rural communities to co-ordinate recovery efforts from Cyclone Gabrielle.

A newly launched government and industry strategy aims to grow the value of New Zealand’s horticultural production to $12 billion by 2035.

National's agriculture spokesperson says his absolute priority, if his party gets into power, is to get rid of what he calls the 'punitive model' of engagement between government and farmers.

The Government has announced funding for new research on the potential of regenerative farming practices to boost soil carbon in arable, vegetable and other crop growing systems.

The Government has announced an additional $700,000 in support for regions hit by the recent flooding and storm damage in the upper North Island.

Trade and Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor says that the global economy is moving through strong headwinds, which will buffet New Zealand this year.

An ambitious project that aims to make Taranaki a horticultural powerhouse has received a major boost with the announcement of a $975,000 grant from the Ministry for Primary Industries. Nigel Malthus reports...

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