Stalker notes that the row over importing compost into New Zealand has taken another twist.
The New Zealand government has decided not to allow the import of compost which contains animal manure for mushroom growing according to media reports from down under.
We all know how tight the antipodean countries are with imported goods potentially bringing in harmful agents into the unique environments they have. Biosecurity is a watchword for the authorities there, and clamping down on ag imports is kind of a norm too.