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What farmers need from the next Government | Ep. 131
Talking Dairy
Chapters
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Introduction
2:10
Why Advocacy Hits Harder In Election Year
3:20
What Farmers Ask For Most
5:30
DairyNZ’s Six Priorities Explained
9:47
Resource Management Reform And Farm Plans
11:16
Progress Already Made And What’s Missed
14:16
On-Farm Environmental Changes That Work
16:35
What Good Policy Looks Like
19:28
Farmer-Led Change And Catchment Support
20:59
What Success Looks Like Long Term
23:25
Episode Summary
Talking Dairy
What farmers need from the next Government | Ep. 131
Aug 10, 2026
Talking Dairy
In this episode, Tracy Brown, DairyNZ board chair, Brian Anderton, DairyNZ government relations manager, and Leighton Parker, dairy farmer and Dairy Environment Leader, discuss what farmers are asking for ahead of the 2026 General Election, and how those needs have shaped DairyNZ’s six priorities for practical, evidence-backed policy that supports sustainable growth.
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