'Prince William wants my product' - delighted Kiwi farmer
A Southland deer farmer has had a royal encounter with the Prince of Wales.
Grant Lightfoot was travelling the world to promote his edible natural bale net invention, and this week he had a one-on-one encounter with Prince William.
At the Groundswell Agricultural Show in England, William approached Lightfoot’s stand, and the pair discussed the sustainable bale net wrap made from plant fibres.
Grant then handed William a pamphlet and his Kiwi Econet business card.
“He wants my product on their farms,” Lightfoot said.
Grant Lightfoot meets with the Prince of Wales. (Source: Supplied)
The Kiwi Econet bale net wrap doesn’t need to be removed, it is safe for cattle to eat, and is an eco-friendly option, removing the need for plastic.
“When I was talking to him, my leg was shaking so much, I thought it was going to fall off,” he said.
While in the United Kingdom, Lightfoot also visited Jeremy Clarkson’s Diddly Squat Farm Shop.
He told 1News he was in discussions with producers on the show to get his product featured on the hit Amazon Prime series Clarkson’s Farm.
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Lightfoot's product was recently featured on TVNZ’s Hyundai Country Calendar, available to view on TVNZ+.
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