So the Government has taken steps to try and protect productive land from urban development.

The national policy statement will mean local councils will need to identify productive land and block it off from housing developments.

This is aimed to protect land that grows vegetables, fruit and other produce.

Joining us now is Dr Trish Fraser who leads Climate Change Systems at Plant and Food Research.

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So the Government has taken steps to try and protect productive land from urban development.
The national policy statement will mean local councils will need to identify productive land and block it off from housing developments.
This is aimed to protect land that grows vegetables, fruit and other produce.
Joining us now is Dr Trish Fraser who leads Climate Change Systems at Plant and Food Research.
LISTEN ABOVE

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