Julianne Bainbridge shares her 18-year struggle against the invasive Madagascan Ragwort on her Far North dairy farm.
Describing the weed as "New Zealand pastoral farming's worst nightmare," Bainbridge highlights its alarming spread and resistance to traditional control methods.
Despite her tireless efforts to gain official recognition for the ragwort as a noxious pest, progress has been slow.
She underscores the importance of biosecurity, community education, and potential biological control solutions.
Bainbridge encourages anyone to join the fight by visiting the Madagascan Ragwort Conundrum Facebook page and supporting ongoing petitions.
Listen to the full chat between Julianne Bainbridge and Dominic George above.
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