Hope from farmers and growers as the Government commits to speeding approvals for animal and plant health products.

It's accepted all 16 Ministry of Regulation recommendations for cutting red tape in agriculture and horticulture.  

Its review last year looked into processes for new veterinary medicines and agrichemicals. 

Animal and Plant Health NZ CEO, Liz Shackleton, says this is a sign change is coming. 

She told Andrew Dickens that when farmers have these products, it’s a race to the top, but without them it’s a race to the bottom. 

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