Southland Farmers' Federation urges boycott of Fish & Game and restrictions on fishing access over resource consent dispute in Southland.

Southland Federated Farmers is calling on local farmers to boycott Fish & Game and restrict fishing access on their properties. This decision follows a court ruling requiring farmers to apply for resource consent, which Fish & Game supported. President Jason Herrick criticized Fish & Game for its anti-farming stance, urging members to replace access signs with orange ribbons to express their discontent. The boycott is specific to the Southland region.

October 09, 2024
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