Why?
OPINION: A mate of yours truly wants to know why the beef schedule differential is now more than 45-50 cents…
A slew of farming sector leaders linked to Federated Farmers are contesting the upcoming general election.
Farmers were quick to demand more detail when they got a first look at National's agriculture policies at a mid-April meeting at Otaua, south-west of Auckland, hours after its announcement.
One aspect of the National Party’s recently announced agricultural policy – re-instating live animal exports – has drawn a mixed reaction.
National's spokesperson on agriculture, Todd McClay, has entered the debate on the Hawke's Bay crisis.
National's newly-minted agriculture spokesman Todd McClay says the public services need a change of mindset when it comes to dealing with the primary sector.
As the last shipment of live animals by sea left New Plymouth on April 20,2023, Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor was hailing the move as one that puts NZ in step with like-minded partners on the importance of animal welfare.
Veterinarians for Animal Welfare Aotearoa (VAWA) is unhappy about National's proposal to reinstate live animal exports if it became the government.
The National Party claims its new firearms policy will make Kiwis safer, while ensuring they can use firearms for legitimate reasons.
OPINION: The National Party’s election pitch to farmers will likely bring much joy to a primary sector that feels drained by over-regulation, labour shortages, rising interest rates, inflation, and the terrible woes of a series of climatic disasters.
OPINION: A mate of yours truly wants to know why the beef schedule differential is now more than 45-50 cents…
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