FAR's 2023 Conference, Growers Leading Change is all done. We loved our two days catching up with our grower, industry and research mates.

Freshwater Farm Plans (FWFPs) are a new regulatory tool that require farmers to identify and manage the potential impact of farming activities on freshwater environments. FWFPs will be required in parts of Waikato and Southland from 1 August 2023, with the rollout phased across two years for Waikato and 11 months for Southland. They will be rolled out to all regions by the end of 2025.

A huge congratulations from FAR to Methven arable farmer Hamish Marr on his appointment as New Zealand's Special Agricultural Trade Envoy.