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Dairy farmers are certainly not jumping over the hay bales with delight at the Government’s recently announced water reforms.

The Government has taken on board dairy sector feedback in its revised Essential Freshwater package but issues remain, says DairyNZ.

The Government has taken on board dairy sector feedback in its revised Essential Freshwater package but issues remain, says DairyNZ.

Waikato farmer Ben Moore is urging farmers to have their say on the DairyNZ levy vote, which closes this week.

Waikato farmer Ben Moore is urging farmers to have their say on the DairyNZ levy vote, which closes this week.

The COVID-19 pandemic may change the way farmers attend discussions long term, according to DairyNZ.

Dealing with the drought and animal welfare is more concerning to dairy farmers than COVID-19 according to DairyNZ chief executive, Dr Tim Mackle.

DairyNZ will hold a series of farmer meetings over the next two months to help participants better understand what is driving changes in the sector and how to respond.

Dairy farmers say over-stringent freshwater policies will cost New Zealand at least $80 billion in the next 30 years, but will not greatly improve water quality.

DairyNZ says yesterday’s bipartisan support of the Zero Carbon Bill was a positive step forward for New Zealand farmers.