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'A Set Of Bombshells' New Report Delivers Tough News For NZ Farming

"We are experiencing a massive failure to respond to the environmental challenges of New Zealand farming," Campbell states, summarising Upton's findings.

A new report from the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Simon Upton paints a bleak picture for Kiwi farmers according to Otago University Professor Hugh Campbell.

Professor Campbell talks to Dom about the report's judgement that New Zealand's agricultural sector has struggled to tackle environmental issues, despite previous efforts.

Listen to the full chat between Hugh Campbell and Dominic George above.

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