A primary sector advocacy group says a review of new plant and animal products is critically important for New Zealand farmers.  

A backlog of more than 100 applications are awaiting approval, and it could take up to four years to clear the queue.  

Now, a dozen primary sector businesses and groups are calling for swift action to clear the backlog.   

Animal and Plant Health New Zealand Chief Executive Liz Shackleton told Mike Hosking the Government has one chance to get it right.  

She says it's a chance for the Prime Minister to put his growth agenda into action. 

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A primary sector advocacy group says a review of new plant and animal products is critically important for New Zealand farmers. &nbsp;
A backlog of more than 100 applications are awaiting approval, and it could take up to four years to clear the queue. &nbsp;
Now, a dozen primary sector businesses and groups are calling for swift action to clear the backlog. &nbsp;&nbsp;
Animal and Plant Health New Zealand Chief Executive Liz Shackleton told Mike Hosking the Government has one chance to get it right. &nbsp;
She says it's a chance for the Prime Minister to put his growth agenda into action.&nbsp;
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Liz Shackleton: Animal and Plant Health NZ CEO on the need for a review of new plant and animal products

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