Free market-inspired myths have led to policies that are seriously damaging Australia’s rural industries. Pat Byrne exposes nine of these myths.Free market-inspired myths about agriculture have led to policies that are seriously damaging our rural industries. For over two decades, farmers and the public have been told the following:MYTH #1: The primary market for rural product is the export market. Hence, farmers have to accept the agenda of National Competition Policy to deregulate agricultural…
