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DairyNZ chairman Jim van der Poel says the He Waka Eke Noa HWEN) climate proposal is a win-win for all New Zealanders.

OPINION: The recent high-profile Mycoplasma bovis announcement from the Government in Hamilton featured Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor.

OPINION: DairyNZ is fighting for an emissions pricing solution that's fair and ensures you can continue running profitable and sustainable businesses.

No working farms in New Zealand are currently affected by bacterial disease Mycoplasma bovis.

DairyNZ and Beef + Lamb NZ (B+LNZ) say they are taking farmer feedback on board and working to improve the agricultural emissions pricing options, including driving down administration costs.

DairyNZ chair Jim Van der Poel says farmer feedback on emissions pricing has given the agriculture sector "a clear direction of travel".

DairyNZ chairman Jim van der Poel says over 2,000 farmers have taken part in the He Waka Eke Noa chairman consultations via face-to-face meetings and online.

DairyNZ chairman Jim van der Poel claims not too many farmers are keen on an Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).

Farmer groups remain split on whether the primary sector should push ahead with face-to-face consultations on a new emissions pricing option.

OPINION: We’re kicking off 2022 with a road show across the regions in February so farmers can have their say on how agricultural emissions will be priced from 2025.