Hamish McKay: The Country spokesperson on whether farmers need to keep staffing levels up

from Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive · host Newstalk ZB

Despite the mounting concerns about the economy and the ongoing Middle East conflict, New Zealand's rural sector is booming. Reports reveal farm worker pay growth has levelled off after a post-Covid period of rapid growth. The Country's Hamish McKay explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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