Thursday, 13 October 2022 16:00

Early retirement?

Written by The Hound

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OPINION: Your canine crusader understands that the wheels – or is that the rudder – are really starting to come off the supposed pan agricultural sector agreement on reducing ag sector emissions.

Levy groups are beginning to feel the wrath of farmer sentiment and general unhappiness about their perceived appeasement over ag emissions, with many in the leadership of these organisations viewed as quislings to the current administration.

With political polls showing the real possibility of a change of government next year, it will be interesting how these same people – who have cuddled up a little too close to the current administration – are viewed by the powers-that-be if there is a change in government next year.

The word is that utu may well be served up and instant retirement may be the best option for some of our farm body leaders.

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