National is promising to end what it calls 'Labour's war on the farming sector'.

It's announcing policy this morning promising to double the RSE worker cap to 38,000 people, and create a path to residency through the Accredited Employer Work Visa.

It will also remove two agriculture regulations for every new one introduced, under a new 'two for one' rule.

Leader Chris Luxon told Tim Dower foreign investment in farms to convert to forestry for carbon farming would also be banned.

He says the practice permanently alters the land and leaves those farms unavailable for young farmers to buy.

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National is promising to end what it calls 'Labour's war on the farming sector'.
It's announcing policy this morning promising to double the RSE worker cap to 38,000 people, and create a path to residency through the Accredited Employer Work Visa.
It will also remove two agriculture regulations for every new one introduced, under a new 'two for one' rule.
Leader Chris Luxon told Tim Dower foreign investment in farms to convert to forestry for carbon farming would also be banned.
He says the practice permanently alters the land and leaves those farms unavailable for young farmers to buy.
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Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers. Whether you’re a small business owner or interested in what’s going on in the Big End of Town, this podcast encompasses the sharpest voices and minds in the world of business.

Best of Business is the home of all things business at Newstalk ZB, from morning market updates right through to incisive interviews with New Zealand’s top business leaders and decision makers.