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National says environmental concerns an opportunity for primary sector exports

David Bennett says the government’s strict rules-based approach is not encouraging good behaviour.

Brent Edwards Wed, 14 Apr 2021

National’s agriculture spokesperson David Bennett argues prices signals should be used to encourage better environmental practices on farms, rather than more rules and regulations.

Farmers have been complaining about the environmental costs of meeting new freshwater standards and will not

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Brent Edwards Wed, 14 Apr 2021
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