New Industry-Led School Subjects Hit The Mark For FarmersFederated Farmers says today’s announcement of new industry-led secondary school subjects is a major win for New Zealand's future farming workforce. Dawkins says this kind of practical, industry-led approach is exactly what the sector had in mind when Te Pūkenga was disestablished. Supporting young farmers is one of Federated Farmers’ policy priorities for the 2026 election. Advertisement - scroll to continue reading"Today’s announcement delivers on all three of those asks - so we’re considering that a major win for farmers, rural communities and Federated Farmers’ advocacy." Federated Farmers has two other specific policy priorities that would help support young Kiwi farmers:- Review the Sharemilking Agreements Act.