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

OPINION: It is hard to fathom exactly what’s going to happen in Southland in light of the impact of the Government’s new freshwater regulations.

Some Southland farmers who graze dairy cattle in winter say they will not do it next year.

About 50 migrant dairy workers could potentially benefit from the Government’s border exception for work visa holders.

OPINION: Environment minister David Parker has had a long and tempestuous relationship with the farming sector.

The new National Environment Standard (NES) for Freshwater could derail the progress already made on improving water quality in Canterbury, claim Federated Farmers regional presidents.

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 leaders have hit out at the Ministry of Health’s handling of the Level 3 lockdown in the Auckland region and the chaos and frustration that it’s creating.

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