We actually don't have that many farmers, ballpark of a few % of the emplyed in the country. Over time, farms got bigger and needed less workers to run them. But the news spends a disproportionate amount of time talking about changes making things hard for farmers.

I'd like to eat a greater proportion of plant protein, but I haven't found any that I enjoy as much as a steak 🙁

[–] flambonkscious@sh.itjust.works 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Re: steak: Fair enough, it's certainly a compromise :)

I suppose it's still a disproportionate part of our economy, even if it's less labour-intensive. Still a huge part of our culture, too (said the kid who grew up in Wellington!), although I suspect that's rapidly fading out over time

[–] Dave 1 points 11 months ago

Oh it's definitely a large part of our economy. Farming also has a huge number of secondary industries that would collapse if we stopped farming, but that's probably true of most industries.

And yes, I think that culture is fading as cultures become more globalised but it's definitely still there.