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OPINION: The result of the election result was not a surprise, but the extent of National’s demise probably was to many blue MP’s who lost their seats.

Labour’s $50 million commitment to support integrated farm planning will do little for farmers, claims National’s ag spokesperson David Bennett.

Labour is committing $50 million to support integrated farm planning.

OPINION: For as long as MMP has existed, we in the provinces have played along to our detriment.

OPINION: Despite all the hype and political theatre surrounding last week’s release of the Primary Sector Council’s report, the document seems more like a horoscope than a clear guide to anywhere.

A new package of 23 projects across the country aims to clean up waterways and deliver over 2000 jobs.

Federated Farmers is applauding Labour’s commitment to protect productive farmland if re-elected.

Te Kuiti-based electrician Terry Waite wants to spark support for rural NZ by demanding that the Government apologise to farmers for the way it has treated them – especially over the last couple of years.

The Government has announced a massive $12.1 billion scheme to protect businesses and workers amid the Covid-19 outbreak.

Farmers have taken to social media to express outrage at the Government over a new levy.