Post by Kiwi Frontline on Dec 2, 2022 4:37:41 GMT 12
SUPPORT FOR MĀORI PRIMARY SECTOR BUSINESSES ANNOUNCED
Associate Agriculture Minister, Meka Whaitiri says the Government is investing in more on-the-ground support, innovation, and workforce development as part of a new plan to grow Māori businesses and jobs in the food and fibre sector.
“We’re kick-starting that mahi by co-investing in a $723,200 project led by Māori farming company Ātihau-Whanganui Incorporation, which operates 42,000 hectares of whānau farms in the Manawatū-Whanganui region.”
The project will involve an innovative trial embedding mātauranga Māori into farming practices, delivering measurable environmental benefits around improving soil quality and cleaning up waterways, the Minister said......
insidegovernment.co.nz/support-for-maori-primary-sector-businesses-announced/
Associate Agriculture Minister, Meka Whaitiri says the Government is investing in more on-the-ground support, innovation, and workforce development as part of a new plan to grow Māori businesses and jobs in the food and fibre sector.
“We’re kick-starting that mahi by co-investing in a $723,200 project led by Māori farming company Ātihau-Whanganui Incorporation, which operates 42,000 hectares of whānau farms in the Manawatū-Whanganui region.”
The project will involve an innovative trial embedding mātauranga Māori into farming practices, delivering measurable environmental benefits around improving soil quality and cleaning up waterways, the Minister said......
insidegovernment.co.nz/support-for-maori-primary-sector-businesses-announced/