Friday, March 29, 2024

Dispensation option

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Lisa Payne, Fonterra’s supply programme director said she needed to discuss the Dampneys’ survey with them before commenting publicly on any specific matters.
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“Fonterra and our farmers are committed to playing their role in sustainable farming and improving the quality of waterways.

“As part of this effort we aim to have stock permanently excluded from all defined waterways by December 2013.

“Stock exclusion was part of the Clean Streams Accord, formed in 2003, and in 2012 we included it as a term and condition of supply along with the timeframe of completing permanent exclusion. At the same time, Fonterra recognises that this may not be practical in all situations.

“As a result, farmers can apply for dispensation. In these cases our area managers and sustainable dairy advisors work with farmers to provide clarity on what is required and what level of stock exclusion is viable on their farm.

“Fonterra farmers are making solid progress towards the December 2013 deadline. In doing so, many of our farmers are developing really practical on-farm solutions.”

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