Federated Farmers Mid Canterbury president David Clark said he has heard of farmers voting strategically. "I think potentially plenty of farmers have voted Labour so they can govern alone rather than having a Labour-Greens government. Dairy farmer Chris Ford said it's imperative Labour work alongside farmers - and not against them. He pointed out the government's Fresh Water Reforms which come into affect next year are unrealistic and will play a mental toll on farmers. The fresh Water Reforms is something David Clark is hopeful the Government might take another look at.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 19, 2020 00:45 UTC