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  •   Home > News > Politics

    A record number of young people are applying for farming apprenticeships

    A record number of young people are applying for farming apprenticeships


    The Growing Future Farmers has received 150 applications, from people aged 16 to 21, who want to spend two years learning the trade while living on-site.

    Chief Executive Wendy Paul says it's a positive sign for the future fo farming.

    She says it's heartwarming to see.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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    Entertainment:
    Pixie Lott has revealed she is due to give birth to her second child in early September 15:12

    Politics:
    Acceptance more work needs doing at Canterbury's in-patient mental health service - after a review 14:57

    Accident and Emergency:
    Police have recovered the body of a Northland man who never returned from a solo kayaking trip 14:57

    Entertainment:
    Katy Perry has revealed the bruises and scrapes she has sustained while performing on her Lifetimes tour 14:42

    Maori:
    Maori wards: how the Hobson’s Pledge campaign relies on a ‘historical fiction’ 14:17

    Entertainment:
    Kelly Clarkson will reportedly return to her talk show this autumn 14:12

    Accident and Emergency:
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    Netball:
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