Mike Arnold is the GM of LeaderBrand's South Island farm in Chertsey. He discusses the start of this year's asparagus harvest and reflects on recently being made a Life Member of Horticulture NZ.

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Mike Arnold is the GM of LeaderBrand's South Island farm in Chertsey. He discusses the start of this year's asparagus harvest and reflects on recently being made a Life Member of Horticulture NZ.
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Mike Arnold, GM of Leaderbrand South Island

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