Regulation
We use science and evidence to advocate for meaningful policy outcomes for our sector and support farmers to have their say on changing regulation.
We actively monitor emerging policies, regulation, and any risks and opportunities that could impact the dairy sector at a regional or national level, today and in the future. This lets us mobilise our efforts, resources and partners, guide our science and research initiatives, and make submissions on behalf of New Zealand dairy farmers.
To keep up to date on all the rules and regulations, visit Ministry for Primary Industries' Ground Rules website.
Science and evidence based
We push for fair and meaningful outcomes for farmers with policymakers. We do this by drawing on our science and research, comprehensive farm and economics expertise and data, and connection to the wider scientific community. Our team of expert’s test policy assumptions so regulators understand the wider impacts and practicalities of their decisions.
Collective voice
We actively engage with farmers, so their voices are heard and represented in our submissions to decision makers. Our research brings together the perspectives New Zealand dairy farmers have on a wide range of issues, the progress made by the sector, and the positive contribution dairy makes to New Zealand success.
Stakeholder engagement
Our constructive relationships with the wider farming, science, and government communities helps us give voice to the perspectives of dairy farmers across New Zealand.
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Stakeholder Group |
What we engage on |
Why we engage |
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Climate Change Commission |
Emission targets, carbon budgets, emission reporting |
Test assumptions, while informing and advising the government on likely environmental, economic and social outcomes |
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Central government |
Issues and policies impacting the dairy sector such as climate change, resource management reform, immigration and animal welfare.
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Advocate for evidence-based regulatory outcomes and achievable timeframes Assess and communicate risks and opportunities for the dairy sector Align implementation guidance for farmers with sector programmes Communicate the positive action farmers have made Leverage research and development investment Inform international policy development Provide submissions on key issues |
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Regional Councils |
Issues and policies impacting the dairy sector regionally such as the implementation of water and climate regulation, and policies at the regional level.
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Advocate for evidence-based, meaningful regulatory outcomes and achievable implementation timeframes Assess and communicate regional risks and opportunities for the dairy sector, and social and economic implications Align implementation guidance for farmers Communicate the positive action farmers have made in the region |
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Sector bodies |
Regulatory issues impacting the pastoral sector. |
Bring a primary sector perspective to issues impacting agriculture. |
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Dairy companies |
Regulatory issues impacting the dairy sector.
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Understand and communicate the sector readiness and ability to implement regulatory change. Bring a whole sector perspective to issues impacting the sector. Communicating the positive actions farmers have made and commitments made by the sector Ensure important linkages between overseas market expectations and conditions are reflected in our policy work. |
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Rural professionals and agri-business |
Regulatory issues impacting the pastoral sector and aligning investment. |
Understand and communicate the sector readiness to implement regulation change. Bring a primary sector perspective to issues impacting food and fibre production. |