Federated Farmers Warn Government Is Running Out of Time on Freshwater Reform
With six months until the election, Federated Farmers says the Government is running out of time to deliver its long-promised reform to the country's freshwater system.
OPINION: In a victory for common sense over virtue signalling, David Parker's National Policy Statement (NPS) work on freshwater is now dead in the water.
Parker's NPS required councils to figure out what the 'mana' of the water entailed and how to preserve it.
Trying to introduce a spiritual element to the management of water was already causinf massive headaches and ructions at council level, especially in Southland, so your old mate is stoked to see the brakes put on such woke nonsense.
Despite the incoming Government making it clear that councils didn't have to continue work on Parker's folly, most of them did, wasting millions of dollars and upsetting ratepayers.
Finally, they've been stopped cold, with a new law compelling them to wait for the revised government Freshwater NPS.
Joshua Irving has been named the 2026 Ormond Nurseries North Canterbury Young Viticulturist of the Year.
Vets say they support the responsible use of virtual fencing and virtual herding technology for cattle and wants to work with farmers, manufacturers and government to help shape standards for future use backed by ongoing research to strengthen animal welfare outcomes.
National and world records tumbled as top Kiwi axeman claimed two Stihl Timbersports world titles at the same event in Budapest, Hungary over the first weekend in June.
A safety push across New Zealand has revealed significant gaps in hazardous substances management, farm vehicles, tractors, quad bikes and side-by-sides.
New Zealand farmers have earned a global edge by consistently yet cautiously taking advantage of emerging agri-technology.
New season data from LIC shows a strong reproductive performance for the 2025-26 season, with a lift in key metrics compared to last season.

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