We need to do more to celebrate our innovative agriculture sector, says Nathan Guy The severe drought this year was a brutal experience for many farmers, but I believe it has had one important positive outcome. If nothing else, it has reinforced to urban New Zealanders just how important primary industries are to our economy and way of life. They remain the powerhouse of the economy, generating around $30 billion a year and making up 72 per cent of our exports. When they suffer, so does the rest of the economy. The drought was probably the worst experienced in 70 years and the effects will be felt for some time, but in longer term outlook and potential for growth is exciting. The latest...
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