Horticulture New Zealand is pushing the government to follow through with its veggie production commitments.  

A new Institute of Economic Research report reveals prices could skyrocket under proposed regulations to reduce nitrogen runoff, with broccoli potentially jumping to $9 a head.  

Horticulture New Zealand Strategy Manager Michelle Sands told Mike Hosking that at the moment fresh fruit and vegetable growing and supply isn't recognised as a matter of national importance for New Zealanders. 

She says the current rules would prevent growers from rotating their crops, which would negatively impact soil health and could seriously threaten vegetable production.  

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Horticulture New Zealand is pushing the government to follow through with its veggie production commitments. &nbsp;
A new Institute of Economic Research report reveals prices could skyrocket under proposed regulations to reduce nitrogen runoff, with broccoli potentially jumping to $9 a head. &nbsp;
Horticulture New Zealand Strategy Manager Michelle Sands told Mike Hosking that at the moment fresh fruit and vegetable growing and supply isn't recognised as a matter of national importance for New Zealanders.&nbsp;
She says the current rules would prevent growers from rotating their crops, which would negatively impact soil health and could seriously threaten vegetable production. &nbsp;
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Michelle Sands: Horticulture New Zealand Strategy Manager on vegetable production concerns under the re

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