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Despite Government and officials ignoring farmer and industry advice, farmers are determined to do the right thing for water quality, says Beef+Lamb NZ CEO Sam McIvor.

OPINION: It could be argued that consultation was a meaningless exercise when the Government asked for submissions last year on its major water reforms.

Federated Farmers says the government is finally acknowledging it has released freshwater regulations that will not work on farms.

Farming groups are greeting the Government’s newly imposed freshwater regulations with trepidation, but acceptance.

DairyNZ is cautioning farmers against boycotting some rules under the Government’s Essential Freshwater legislation.

With the passing of the Government’s new rules to protect and restore fresh waterways, DairyNZ says it’s turning its attention to what this now means on-farm.

Irrigation New Zealand is calling on whoever forms the next government after September 20’s election to join with it to develop a national water strategy for the country.

The government’s new freshwater laws, signed off this week, have the potential to create significant unnecessary costs for ratepayers, farmers and entire communities, Federated Farmers says.

A national water strategy and water storage facilities top the wish list of the country’s 3500 irrigators.

A new package of 23 projects across the country aims to clean up waterways and deliver over 2000 jobs.