UPDATE: Gradual transition to sustainable agriculture key - O'Connor

UPDATE: Gradual transition to sustainable agriculture key - O'Connor
Gavin Evans
(Updates with details of new terms of reference from 10th paragraph) By Gavin Evans March 15 (BusinessDesk) - New Zealand needs to get right its gradual transition to more sustainable agriculture and ensure that production values are sustained, Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor says. The sector has a critical role to play in meeting the country’s emissions reduction goals and the government needs to focus on making the goal posts clear, he said. “Policy decisions around agriculture need to be based on scientific advice and consul...