Government announces $17m resilient pasture programme, grass-fed certification scheme
'Our message is clear: this Government backs farmers. We're here to grow value, not bureaucracy.'
These were the words of Agriculture Minister Todd McClay as he and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announced a $17 million resilient pastures programme and grass-fed certification scheme at Fieldays 2025.
'We need a strong rural
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