Backing NZ’s farmers and growers

We've ended the war on farming, backed Kiwi farmers to grow more, opened new export markets, and is building a future where agriculture remains the engine room of the New Zealand economy.

New Zealand’s farmers and growers are at the heart of our economy, and we back them 100%. Agriculture remains our most important export sector, and there has never been a better time to be a food producer. National has restored confidence and provided certainty to the rural sector by ending the war on farming, opening new export markets, cutting red tape and backing innovation. Farmers don’t need more bureaucracy, they need confidence, certainty and access to markets. With a clear focus on growing exports and supporting the people who feed the world, we are on track to double the value of New Zealand’s exports within a decade. When our farmers and rural communities thrive, all of New Zealand benefits.

What we’ve delivered

Removed the Ute Tax

Took farming out of the ETS, and backed science to reduce emissions

Replacing the RMA so it's faster and easier to build the homes, roads, energy projects and infrastructure New Zealand needs

Banned farm to forest conversions on productive land

Signed the India Free Trade Agreement

Introduced Investment Boost, a 20% tax incentive to invest in assets

Reformed winter grazing and stock exclusion rules

Invested $109 million into wilding pine control

Invested $40.5 million into catchment group funding

Agriculture innovation gets $143 million investment

Land use flexibility changes give farmers options.