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The Resource Management Act will be repealed and water regulations potentially revoked under a National government.

Following a meeting between farmer representatives and environment and ag ministers, Environment Southland will be setting up a local advisory group for freshwater rules.

After hearing about problems with the Government’s new freshwater regulations, Tony Cleland organised a meeting between farmer representatives and the Ministers for the Environment and Agriculture.

While it is well known that nitrate leeching is a major problem with cattle – both dairy and beef – what about with sheep grazing?

OPINION: Investing in environmental improvement makes a lot more sense than paying for bureaucratic processes that are perceived to add no value.

It's important to know your financials and KPIs but it is just as important to know your environmental footprint and what is driving it, says dairy farmer Jolene Germann.

Favourable weather conditions and best management practices have lifted winter grazing standards in Southland this year, says Federated Farmers.

The new rules around winter grazing – especially in Southland – are rapidly becoming an election issue.

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

OPINION: New Zealanders have become disconnected from reality and what makes good Government policy.