National Woos Farmer Vote with $300m Low-Cost Loans for Water Storage

National to negotiate fertiliser security deals, offer $300m water storage loans

The National Party will negotiate fertiliser security agreements with key supply countries and commit $300 million in loans to increase water storage for farmers, if elected.

Securing Water And Fertiliser To Back NZ Farmers

National backs farmers as part of our plan to grow the economy, spend sensibly and get debt down, with no new taxes, says National’s Agriculture spokesperson Todd McClay.

National woos farmer vote with $300m low-cost loans for water storage

The party wants to make it easier for farmers to collect rainwater when there was plenty of it, then use it to grow crops and feed livestock when conditions are dry.

Horticulture sector calls for improved water security in New Zealand

Horticulture New Zealand (HortNZ) welcomes the focus on improving water security for New Zealand's food-producing regions. The National Party has announced a water and fertiliser policy for farmers and growers ahead of the General Election. HortNZ General Manager Policy and Advocacy Monique Andrew says…

Water storage features in National election pledge

Reading Time: 2 minutes The National Party says it will commit to hundreds of millions of dollars in loans for water storage and infrastructure as well as prioritising fertiliser security for farmers. The policy announcement in Feilding by National’s agriculture spokesperson, Agriculture Minister Todd McClay, and Associate Agriculture Minister Mike Butterick, pledges $300 million in concessional loans to be set aside to get water storage built. …