Jon Pemberton, Chair of Ag Proud NZ, discusses the urgent need for ongoing water quality improvements in Southland.
Amidst a hectic calving season and unpredictable weather, Pemberton highlights local farmers' proactive measures to address nitrate issues in the Edendale Aquifer.
He expresses concerns over the risk of complacency within the agricultural sector, especially given the increasingly divisive political climate but notes the significant progress made by collaborative efforts with Fonterra, local iwi and other stakeholders.
Listen to the full chat between Jon Pemberton and Dominic George above.
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