Levelling the Grazing Paddock

This article assesses the financial contribution made by primary sector in terms of taxes paid. It also reports on some subsidies, concessions and other forms assistance that receives from government. We provide illustrative examples indirect subsidies to intensive farming. farmers being paid de-stock their land. In highlighting significant direct agriculture sector, concluding national local governing bodies are reluctant take action results costs farmers, we propose radical solution paying polluters stop polluting. approach has recently been adopted Europe is already place Taupö Rotorua. While it will be unpalatable many who do not pollute, overcomes current self-interested stymieing reform polluters. As a one-off payment, could quick resolution mitigate ongoing harms. addresses privatisation profits for socialised otherwise passed future generations.