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Winter grazing is looming again and the Ministry for Primary Industries says it's going to increase proactive farm visits and provide practical advice for farmers in the lead up to the season.

IrrigationNZ has appointed Elizabeth Soal as its new chief executive.

Water storage is more important than ever as climate change causes more severe drought forecasts.

Irrigation New Zealand chief executive Andrew Curtis believes there will always be a place for dairy.

Ten years at the helm of Irrigation New Zealand is soon to end for chief executive Andrew Curtis; he leaves the post next March.

Irrigation NZ believes that imposing a nationwide water tax would be unworkable.

IrrigationNZ says that introducing a nationwide water tax is not workable.

New Zealand's irrigators must emphasise the connection between irrigation and food supplies, says IrrigationNZ chief executive Andrew Curtis.

IrrigationNZ says water storage is crucial in helping provide a reliable supply of water and for food production.

Irrigators say they are looking forward to continuing to develop a constructive and productive working relationship with the new government.