Judges said the Drysdales had the courage to review their traditional arable and beef production systems and step into the world of hemp growing, processing, manufacturing, and distribution.
There should be a group of innovative and successful farmers like these who meet once a month with the regional council staff to discuss changes and policies the council is thinking about implementing. Bit like the house of Lords in the UK. That would give farmers the feeling their voices are being heard and a group of their peers is that voice. Councils tend to focus on the worst farming practices and then apply rules on everyone no matter how good they are. Celebrate success stories like this and turn from a navel gazing culture to an aspirational culture.
There should be a group of innovative and successful farmers like these who meet once a month with the regional council staff to discuss changes and policies the council is thinking about implementing. Bit like the house of Lords in the UK. That would give farmers the feeling their voices are being heard and a group of their peers is that voice. Councils tend to focus on the worst farming practices and then apply rules on everyone no matter how good they are. Celebrate success stories like this and turn from a navel gazing culture to an aspirational culture.