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Should the government subsidise farmers?

Should the government subsidize New Zealand farmers?

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Response rates from 51.8k New Zealand voters.

42%
Yes
58%
No
25%
Yes
56%
No
9%
Yes, but only small local farms instead of large corporations
2%
No, end all government subsidies and let the free market run its course
6%
Yes, but only as a temporary measure to stabilise prices
2%
Yes, but only for organic farms

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Unique answers from New Zealand voters whose views went beyond the provided options.

 @9FTVT7Lanswered…3yrs3Y

The cost of food is disgusting. The farmers and the consumers are getting screwed while the supermarkets make obscene profit

 @B96DVGPanswered…5mos5MO

Only if it is to transition away from animal-based agriculture to a low emissions, plant-based economy

 @9HK9YD6 answered…2yrs2Y

The farmers of the contents more delivering by milk tankerby legend former UK Prime minister's office dramatic and former US president Donald Trump dramatic issued famer lines

 @9G4QD92answered…3yrs3Y

Yes, but only for organic produce that is not exported overseas. Our people should get the best produce first before it is shipped offshore

 @9D7BHFBanswered…3yrs3Y

Yes, but ensure that the domestic market is not paying export prices

 @9D6X3R4answered…3yrs3Y

Yes but only for things that align with national direction - (carbon, climate change, biodiversity, freshwater, soil preservation)

 @9D4TSBVanswered…3yrs3Y

Unfortunately if we subsidize the act of doing so will lock us out of some important markets with strong farmer organisations.

 @9D4B98Fanswered…3yrs3Y

Yes, but we should also take profit o reimburse us when there's profit.. more of a loan

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