Red Tape

Asset rich and cash poor Farming’s now a constant war Stupid rules; I’ve had enough It’s getting hard and bloody rough. More rules and forms come everyday A thousand bastards want their say! Some greenie wants to save my trees Another thinks I’m killing bees. Needs records now for spreading fert Fence creeks and streams, yes every squirt. Fluoro signs for all the dangers Map some nature, for DOC rangers. Give Queens chain access to the water Whoops! Electric fence just zapped your daughter Should I try and stop the sun Would hate a “guest” to burn his bum. Need consent now to change your view SAFE cries foul on baa-ing ewes. Should I read to stock at night? Not too scary. Can’t cause them fright. Drought. Decision made. Poor stock to sale Yay! Some do good bastard threatened jail. Everyone is taking aim Shall I hang my head in shame? Got some weeds, must get them gone So I spray them. I’m still wrong! On a quad? Well protect your noggin’ I suppose next they'll want a public floggin’ Give me space to do my job Right, sod off now and shut your gob. * Department of Conservation ** The equivalent of PETA