I was pleased to have the opportunity to put my name to this bill because in the Whanganui electorate, we have a large number of farmers and growers who contribute significantly to our local economy and who, like farmers across the country, have played a big part in our export-led recovery. The farmers and growers in Whanganui, South Taranaki, and Stratford produce a range of foods for both our domestic and international markets, including milk, artisan cheese, berries, meat, and, more recently, quinoa. We also have beautiful forests, rivers, lakes, and national parks, all of which could be put at risk from a biosecurity incursion. 