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Federated Farmers Supports National Water Scheme
Federated Farmers backs National's water storage plan but urges more government funding for rural projects.
In brief
Federated Farmers backs National's water storage plan but urges more government funding for rural projects. Federated Farmers supports National's $300 million water storage scheme but says government should add funding to help projects get started. Originally reported by RNZ.
National's water storage scheme
Federated Farmers welcomes National's $300 million water storage scheme to help build projects.
Water storage critical for farmers
Spokesperson Richard Dawkins says water storage helps farmers become resilient to weather and unlocks rural economic opportunities.
Government should fund projects
Dawkins urges government to contribute to construction costs to get projects off the ground.
In short
Federated Farmers supports National's $300 million water storage scheme but says government should add funding to help projects get started.
