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Why Hawke's Bay growers are investing in seeds

Why Hawke's Bay growers are investing in seedsNouveau8 min

A new Hawke's Bay seed processing facility could help boost the region's economy. Currently seeds are sent to the Manawatu or South Island for processing, a $3 million loan via the government's Regional Infrastructure Fund will be used to build a grower-led seed cleaning, processing and storage facility. Will Foley is Mayor of Central Hawke's Bay District and joins me to discuss.

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