Initiative aims to boost sustainability and output by sharing the latest ag research.
The government has unveiled Science for Farmers, an initiative to boost sustainability and farm productivity.
The initiative is a collaboration between the Ministry for Primary Industries’ On Farm Support service, AgResearch, AgriZeroNZ, LIC, Massey University, Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research, and the New Zealand Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Research Centre.
It will be rolled out at agricultural events around the country over the next few months starting with the Dargaville, Wānaka, Feilding and Kirwee agricultural shows.
Agriculture Minister Todd McClay said it will bring scientists to the regions to talk directly with farmers about research and innovation that is already paying dividends on farms around the country.
“The government is committed to lifting rural productivity, increasing jobs and unlocking New Zealand’s potential by going for growth,” McClay said.
“Small steps can make a big difference. Every extra kilo of milksolids, kilogram of meat or wool and extra tray of fruit we produce through innovation and science puts more money into the pockets of rural New Zealand and helps achieve our goal of doubling the value of exports within 10 years.”
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