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More revelations about the impracticality of the Governments’ new freshwater regulations debacle have emerged.

How important is clean water for cows?

Priority access to water heads the NZ Plant Producers (NZPP) election manifesto released today.

Challenges facing the rural sector reinforce the need to work together and ensure linkages are strong and smart, according to Dr Amanda Bell.

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.

Large and small companies are seeking strategies to reduce their water use and impact on the environment and to mitigate risk in drought years.

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.