Meet NZ's new Associate Minister of Agriculture // Mike Butterick, Associate Minister of Agriculture

In this interview, New Zealand's new Associate Minister of Agriculture, Mike Butterick, shares his thoughts on the current challenges in the rural sector, and the government's response to issues like fuel supply as well as land use policies. "I'm living my passion for farming with this new role," says Mike Butterick. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the show and guest00:27 Mike Butler's swearing-in and personal background01:23 Role and responsibilities of the Associate Minister of Agriculture02:18 Current issues facing NZ farmers and fuel supply04:00 Government support and economic considerations06:17 Mike Butler's farming background and personal interests08:06 Priorities and goals as Associate Minister of Agriculture09:13 Land use policies and forestry regulations11:12 Land classification and emissions trading scheme12:05 Personal interests and closing remarks CountryWide CONNECT with Andy Thompson & Sarah Perriam-Lampp is our daily rural show livestreamed from 11am-1pm. Visit country-wide.co.nz on how to watch / listen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.