Why did Damien release a scathing video attaching Pamu? // Damien O'Connor, Labour MP

This episode features Damien O'Connor, Labour MP and former Minister of Agriculture & Trade discussing why he posted a scathing video of under weight cattle from a Pamu farm on his Facebook page. He also shares his thoughts on balancing our animal welfare standards and our trade obligations. To view the Facebook video Damien shared visit: https://www.facebook.com/damienoconnormp "They are trying to impose the same farm management systems right across the country," says Damien O'Connor. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Damien O'Connor and the Show00:29 Damien's Background and Current Role in Agriculture01:17 The Political Landscape and Election Year Dynamics02:10 NZ's Role in WTO and Global Trade Negotiations03:08 Animal Welfare Standards and Trade Barriers04:35 Pāmu Animal Management and Welfare Concerns06:01 Accountability and Management in Agriculture07:00 Public Video and Animal Welfare Allegations07:57 MPI Investigations and Management Regimes08:53 Local Knowledge in Farm Management09:50 National vs Regional Policy Standards11:11 Addressing Water and Environmental Standards12:09 Farm Management Practices and Unintended Consequences13:05 Balancing Objectives in Farm Management14:03 Closing Remarks and Future Outlook   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.