Regulation
Call for Environment Southland to focus on ‘real risks’
Given it’s clear regulations are on the way out, it would be baffling if farmers were forced to gain consent for certain wintering activities, farming body says.
Government ends war on farming
Federated Farmers strongly believe winter grazing, stock exclusion and on-farm biodiversity can be better managed through the upcoming roll-out of farm plans.
Ag cheers as govt takes scalpel to RMA
Bill proposes to repeal winter grazing and stock exclusion regulations.
Southland’s rates heading north
On top of looming rates hikes, Southland's “one bucket” approach to catchment management is deeply concerning for Federated Farmers.
‘Impractical’ freshwater regs bring new tensions on farm
Blanket approach could end up harming land, environment and farmers’ self-image, study finds.
Carbon cuts coming to a store near you
This makes the continued wrangling around He Waka Eke Noa and regulated reduction targets something of a sideshow to market reality, writes Richard Rennie.
Sector must have a say on ETS settings: BLNZ
Crucial to get NZ’s policy settings right without gutting rural communities, says Sam McIvor.
Waikato farmer hit with record NAIT fine
Hundreds of cattle involved in infringement of tracking rules.
Right doesn’t mean might for major parties
Policy shifts fail to bring voters along in fractured political landscape, polls suggest.
Iwi approach a winner as professors unpack farm assurance
An Our Land and Water study delves into the labyrinth of systems to find how schemes can be enhanced to improve farmer-consumer relations.
NZ traceability firm eyes overseas growth
New funding will allow expansion into Europe and United States.
Government firm on rollout of environmental regs
Winter grazing penalties prompt call for rules to be delayed.
An open letter on climate change policy
A responsible, well-governed forestry industry is in everyone’s interests, Colin Jacobs writes in an open letter to Climate Change Minister James Shaw.
NZ Pork welcomes labelling call
Country of origin should be made clearer, committee rules.
NZ Sugar faces charges over tainted sugar recall
The seven charges were filed by MPI against NZSC in April under the Food Act in accordance with the Criminal Procedures Act.
Regs slowdown wouldn’t serve sector, Hipkins says
We need tangible progress as climate change worsens, PM tells summit.
Nitrogen fert reporting deadline on the horizon
Range of tools available to get information in by July 31.
Environmental scrutiny is a thing of the past, present and future
Any person or company exporting products must be able to show their environmental and social credentials, Julia Jones tells farmers.
Southland flags 21 sites in first IWG flyover
Environment authority checking consents and following up.
Ag leaders raise concerns on Freshwater Farm Plans
Cost-cutting changes suggested to ministers and officials.
FMA sets out new climate reporting regime
Draft guidelines issued for disclosure framework.
Forestry regs barking up the right tree with local control
Alan Emerson welcomes govt moves to devolve land-use changes to councils.
Hold imported pork to NZ standards – NZPork
Plea comes as select committee declines to take up pork producers’ cause in Parliament.
Canty farmers score well on paddock prep
Aerial inspection shows good management for winter grazing.
Feds flags freshwater deadline pressures
The delayed policy, part of the Essential Freshwater reforms, will start with pilot programmes this August.
Waikato proposes phase-in of Farm Environmental Plans
Council working to align local and central govt rollout for pioneering region.
Boycott Farm Plans until they make sense, says Groundswell
Regulation is set to be a state controlled and one-size-fits-all, says pressure group.
Alternative feeds can help hit emission targets
Pastoral farming has some surprising drawbacks when it comes to methane.
BLNZ urges govt to stop and think on emissions
Sheep and beef farmers need practical, workable systems, says Sam McIvor.
Handful of Otago, Southland resource consents granted
Council staff ‘have been proactively engaging with landowners’
National may have to change ETS legislation to fulfil its ag promise
The issue is the current government has legislated that agricultural emissions will enter the ETS from January 1, 2025.
Officials sweep Stewart roar for compliance
Range of agencies visit huts to inspect firearm licences and general adherence to rules.
Groundswell renews attack on agri regulations
Lobby group wants to see HWEN on PM’s policy bonfire.
Protests undimmed as live export ban nears
Livestock industry pins its hopes of a U-turn on a change of government
From box-ticking to better policy in NZ’s primary sector
Sector leaders and governance experts call out what they say is a broken agricultural and environmental policymaking process.
Sector groups burn the midnight oil to cope with regulatory onslaught
Adding to the pressure is the perception the government does very little consultation as it formulates ideas and before it prepares bills.
‘Poor communication’ from sector leaders also to blame for ag policies
Federated Farmers and Forest and Bird were part of initial discussions about policies they now decry as rushed, says head of environmental group.
Urban and rural businesses team up to understand each other better
Project aims to foster sense of shared responsibility between groups.
ORC launches new series of Otago farm flyovers
The council is checking for intensive winter grazing and any large disturbance of land near waterways.
Farmer campaign has O’Connor questioning BLNZ’s ‘priorities’
‘Kiwis Backing Farmers’ might not be the best use of the sector group’s time and money, the minister suggests.
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