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This week, leaders from DairyNZ, Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) and Federated Farmers met to discuss emissions pricing.

OPINION: The Hound has for some time been highly critical about the actions of the He Waka Eke Noa (HWEN) partners and their hesitancy to criticise the current government or push back publicly over the myriad of the many unworkable regulations it has imposed on the farming sector.

DairyNZ claims that when it comes to emissions pricing, no deal would be better than a bad deal and only a fair and reasonable system will be accepted for farmers.

DairyNZ has launched a new campaign designed to showcase dairy farmers’ commitment to a better future for New Zealand.

NZ's farming sector has been left disappointed and stunned over the Government's proposal to price agricultural emissions.

Newly-elected DairyNZ director Chris Lewis says he is humbled and honoured by the confidence farmers have placed in him.

DairyNZ chair Jim van der Poel says he believes that dairy farmers are still under a lot of pressure, having come through Covid and a period where there have been significant staff shortages.

DairyNZ chair Jim van der Poel says, while the proposal has adopted many key recommendations from the He Waka Eke Noa Partnership, the Government has made significant changes that will be a focus for the sector during the six-week consultation.

Cambridge farmer Ashlea Kowalski believes strategies that reduce farmer injuries during the calving season are low cost and easily adopted.

Dairy farmers and sector leaders tested their mettle against MPs and parliamentary staff in a light-hearted yet highly competitive rugby and netball match last month.