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National's plan to delay agriculture's inclusion in an emissions trading scheme has been applauded by farmers.

The Soil & Health Association says that New Zealand won’t need a loosening of regulations around gene editing (GE) and genetic modification (GM) or genetically modified organisms (GMOs) to combat climate change.

The National Party’s plan for reducing agricultural emissions, released yesterday, has been praised by many in the sector.

National says that, should it be elected to government in October, it will seek to end New Zealand’s ban on gene editing (GE) and genetic modification (GM).

A slew of farming sector leaders linked to Federated Farmers are contesting the upcoming general election.

Farmers were quick to demand more detail when they got a first look at National's agriculture policies at a mid-April meeting at Otaua, south-west of Auckland, hours after its announcement.

One aspect of the National Party’s recently announced agricultural policy – re-instating live animal exports – has drawn a mixed reaction.

National's spokesperson on agriculture, Todd McClay, has entered the debate on the Hawke's Bay crisis.

National's newly-minted agriculture spokesman Todd McClay says the public services need a change of mindset when it comes to dealing with the primary sector.

As the last shipment of live animals by sea left New Plymouth on April 20,2023, Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor was hailing the move as one that puts NZ in step with like-minded partners on the importance of animal welfare.