Thursday, 21 December 2023 11:00

Hiding something?

Written by  The Hound

OPINION: A colleague of this old mutt’s was less than impressed by the antics of a regenerative dairy farming couple’s attempts to manipulate the coverage of their farming operation.

Said colleague was recently advised of an event on their regenerative dairy farm in the Manawatu.

He made contact with the “farmers” and asked if it was OK to do a story for this fine publication and was told that would be dandy.

Imagine his surprise when he then got a note from the regen proponents saying … “It is important for you to know that we do not consent to you writing a story about our farm or family. We would require a full draft of anything you intend to be published to be sent for our approval prior to print.”

How come regenerative disciples want to control the narrative rather than offer good science and results to further their cause?

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