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Rural Contractors Urge Swift Reforms Amid Rising Costs and Farmer Struggles

New Zealand 24.10.2023
Source: The DairyNews
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Rural contractors are calling on the incoming government to eliminate the requirement to pay migrant workers a minimum wage of $29.66 per hour under the Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme before Christmas.
Rural Contractors Urge Swift Reforms Amid Rising Costs and Farmer Struggles
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Rural contractors are calling on the incoming government to eliminate the requirement to pay migrant workers a minimum wage of $29.66 per hour under the Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme before Christmas.
This plea comes in the midst of escalating input costs and falling commodity prices, resulting in a 40-year high in on-farm inflation. According to Rabobank's recent rural confidence survey, 77% of farmers anticipate worsening conditions in the agricultural economy in the next year, while only 5% anticipate improvement.
Beef and Lamb NZ also predicts a challenging year for farmers, with profitability expected to decrease by 31%.
Farmers and industry groups are advocating for regulatory changes to alleviate the financial pressures on the sector.


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