New Zealand farmers fear 'burp tax' could lead to destruction of animal agriculture

The country is set to become the first to introduce a ‘four-legged’ emissions tax. By Bruce Jobson

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New Zealand farmers fear 'burp tax' could lead to destruction of animal agriculture

The country is set to become the first to introduce a four-legged emissions tax. By Bruce Jobson Farmers in New Zealand fear a new burp tax could be the thin edge of the wedge for the destruction of...

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