I might be neither, but I understand: many New Zealanders don’t get it. They don’t understand that gone are the days when farmers deplete resources to get financial gain; that’s just not how we roll.
Climate change is at the forefront of farmers’ minds, just as it is in most people’s, and we’re all doing our bit to lessen the impact.
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Jessie Chan is the chair of Ruralco agricultural co-operative. A recent report from AgResearch confirmed New Zealand dairy farms have the smallest carbon footprint per kilogram milk in the world, at 70 per cent lower than the global average, and we are working hard to reduce it further. Yet we’re still viewed as environmental villains.
NZ farm exports are forecast to hit a record $49 1 billion next year
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Farming exports are forecast to hit a record $49 1 billion next year
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Business Scoop » Food And Fibre Sector Forecast To Hit Record Export Revenue Despite Challenges
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New Zealand s economic prospects for primary sector bright after tough year: minister (Xinhua) 13:09, December 15, 2020 WELLINGTON, Dec. 15 (Xinhua) The economic prospects for New Zealand s primary sector are bright despite the significant challenges from COVID-19, Agriculture, Trade and Export Growth Minister Damien O Connor said on Tuesday. The latest Situation and Outlook for Primary Industries report forecast food and fiber export revenue of more than 47.5 billion NZ dollars (33.7 billion U.S. dollars) for the year ending in June 2021, and a record 49.2 billion NZ dollars (34.8 billion U.S. dollars) for the following year, according to O Connor. This strong performance is a testament to the sector s ability to adapt to keep businesses operating and workers in jobs. Producers are working to keep staff and communities safe from COVID, and provide the food and fiber products needed at home and abroad, O Connor said.