America’s new President introduces tariffs against Canada, China, and Mexico. What impact will this have on New Zealand, and in particular rural New Zealand? Will wefeel the pain? Or is there opportunity for Aotearoa? We speak with New Zealand’s former Trade Negotiator and Diplomat, Charles Finny of Saunders Unsworth.
We investigate the difference between proprietary seeds and common varieties. When you have a choice, we ask PGG Wrightson’s Peter McKnight why proprietary seeds are worth the investment?
New proposed legislation from the Green Party will make it easier for New Zealanders to repair broken equipment themselves. How will this legislation benefit our nation’s farmers and growers? We ask the Green Party Co-Leader, Marama Davidson.
Over a hundred agricultural and horticultural products are in the backlog for regulatory approval. After a push from the primary sector, the government has announced they are cutting some of the red tape. We talk to Liz Shackleton,President of Animal and Plant Heath New Zealand about what this means for you.
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