The Good Farm Planning Principles Guide released today was put together by the Integrated Farm Planning Steering Group, which comprises senior representatives from farming industry organisations, councils, Māori agribusiness representatives and the government. Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor said the guide would help those in the industry to integrate future greenhouse gas emissions and freshwater regulatory requirements into their farm planning. However, some farmers still needed some support and guidance, with new farm planning requirements for freshwater and climate change coming down the line, he said. The Good Farm Planning Principles Guide draws from existing planning programmes in the agriculture and horticulture sectors as well as current regulatory frameworks for the likes of health and safety. The Government has set aside $37 million over the next four years to make farm planning less time-consuming, O'Connor said.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 08, 2021 06:22 UTC