Radio NZ Country Life: Growing demand for on-farm fun from international tourists

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​Don't hide your light under a bushel, open the gate and share New Zealand farming with the world, New Zealand's agritourism body says.

Agritourism NZ's founder and chief executive Marijke Dunselman said there was growing global demand for farm experiences, and substantial extra income to be made by welcoming international tourists onto the farm.

"New Zealand is really seen as one of the most beautiful countries in the world.

"All our farms are, you know, in the most spectacular areas, no matter where they are. I think something that farmers underestimate a bit is what they actually have [...] the space that we have and the diversity of our scenery is something that people really love."

Even simple every day experiences on farm are special, she said.
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