A drone hovers over green crops Photo: 123RF
Manufacturers of farming and horticulture products are pleading for a red tape re-think, as the backlog of products trying to get to market slows.
More than 100 applications are sitting on the Environmental Protection Authority's waitlist for approval, many of which already have the green light for use in other countries.
It is estimated clearing the backlog will take about four years under the current regulatory settings.
Some companies have given up on even attempting to break into the New Zealand market because of the delay.
Currently the Ministry for Regulation is reviewing the sector - it was one of four areas David Seymour, who is the Minister responsible - identified for a review when the new Ministry was created.
Animal and Plant Health NZ is the members group representing companies that manufacture, distribute and sell products used on animals, crops and land.
They are desperate for changes that will allow products to flow more easily to market.
The group's chief executive Dr Liz Shackleton speaks with Susie.
