Greater land use flexibility ensures whenua M\u0101ori landowners can achieve their productivity and environmental aspirations, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay and M\u0101ori Development Minister Tama Potaka say.<\/p>\n
\u201cGreater land use flexibility results in prosperity through productivity, and enabling that is part of this Government\u2019s commitment to fixing the basics and building the future,\u201d Mr McClay says.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis National-led Government is committed to backing farmers and growers, including through sensible regulatory reform and the cutting of red tape and costs, combined with the latest science, technology and farming methods provides the opportunity for strong returns with a smaller environmental impact.\u201d<\/p>\n
Leveraging this, the Government is investing up to $2.6 million over two years in a project that uses metrics to enhance M\u0101ori landowners\u2019 understanding of their farming systems, provide options to optimise farm production and land uses and maintain or improve environmental performance.<\/p>\n
\u201cLand use flexibility is about backing kiwi farmers and growers to feed the world.\u201d<\/p>\n
This work is being undertaken in partnership with Te Arawa Primary Sector Incorporated.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe project will work with M\u0101ori landowners to identify options to generate more value from their land, grow their businesses and help protect their whenua for future generations,\u201d Mr Potaka says.<\/p>\n
Early modelling identified potential productivity and profitability gains ranging from 10 to 30 per cent, and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions ranging from 5 to 25 per cent.<\/p>\n
\u201cData and information from this and similar projects will be shared with farmers and growers to give them further confidence to innovate and grow their businesses – supporting a more productive and responsive sector that is better positioned to feed New Zealand and the world,\u201d Mr McClay says.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe primary industries are the backbone of this economy and the lifeblood of rural communities. Supporting their success is a priority for this Government.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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