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DairyNZ is encouraged by many of the pragmatic solutions being put on the table for agriculture policies to encourage sustainable, profitable farming.
Working in partnership with the next government, whoever that was, was a priority, and it was pleasing to see parties putting a largely positive vision forward for New Zealand agriculture, DairyNZ chair Jim van der Poel said.
DairyNZ welcomed the discussion around farming, as dairy farmers were keen to see practical policies on the table, Van der Poel said.
"As a food-producing nation, we are at the forefront of free-range farm systems, safe nutritious food, sustainability and economic value. It's vital we get policies right."