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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.

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

It’s been two years since NZ decided to eradicate Mycoplasma bovis.

It’s been two years since NZ decided to eradicate Mycoplasma bovis.