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Coalition ‘tone-deaf to farming voices’ says National

Damien O’Connor says previous National-led government had ignored issues facing agriculture.

Brent Edwards Thu, 29 Aug 2019

The National Party has accused the Coalition government of not backing farmers and says next week’s announcement on water quality will be another blow to the rural community.

But Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor has rejected National’s criticism and said the government took agriculture

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Brent Edwards Thu, 29 Aug 2019
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