Hon GRANT ROBERTSON: The NZIER said that the general picture for exports is one of cautious optimism, based on the continued demand for New Zealand farm products despite COVID-19. However, the report did also point to the continued persistence of COVID-19 around the world, and particularly in the UK and US, as a key concern, and one that has been highlighted in many other commentaries, including the IMF and the World Bank. The Government is keenly aware of the importance of trade to our economic recovery and of the economic risks from worsening outbreaks and associated restrictions in key export markets. That's why we are working alongside and investing in the future of our exporters, including through the Industry Transformation Plan for the agritech sector announced yesterday by Ministers Twyford and O'Connor. The Government is investing $11.4 million in this plan to lift the productivity of the sector, commercialise new products, and establish, for example, a horticultural robotics academy.