Environment

David Hall ()

Chapter Chapter 20 in Agricultural Economics and Food Policy in New Zealand, 2021, pp 305-322 from Palgrave Macmillan

Abstract: Abstract Environmental considerations were becoming important for agricultural economics and food policy. Economic decisions needed to take into account environmental impacts. Severe drought strengthened arguments for increased irrigation but that conflicted with environmental concerns. The High Court decided using water reserves for irrigation was a legitimate use, refuting claims by conservationists. The Minister advised farmers to avoid pesticide practices which could tarnish New Zealand’s ‘clean green’ image. Consensus was sought on the biosecurity practices to protect farming from pest incursions. Views became polarised on using wood from indigenous forests for export. Government proposed new resource management procedures to balance development and environment needs. Farmers feared planning decisions would reflect the wishes of a vocal minority rather than the balanced needs of the wider community.

Keywords: Impact of environmental considerations; Tarnishing New Zealand’s ‘clean Green’ image; Resource management procedures (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-86300-5_20

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