Farmers divided over new water licences proposal
It will devastate the sector, say commercial producers, but emerging farmers welcome the boost
11 June 2023 - 00:00
Commercial farmers say proposed regulations to introduce compulsory black shareholding requirements for new water licences could devastate the sector. But an association representing emerging farmers said such a move would help to level the playing field...
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