Mark McCoard provides this month's update in Stagline | Industry Conference overview | Letter to the DINZ Board – NZDFA Position on Climate Change Policy | Field days galore | Farmers and rural leaders urged to seize opportunity to shape the future of freshwater regulation | 2025 Next Generation Programme | Noticeboard and Events

The Coalition Government has launched Phase 2 of their targeted changes to national direction under the Resource Management Act (RMA) and freshwater regulation reforms. Public consultation is now underway and runs until 27 July 2025 and includes 26 proposals across three key areas: infrastructure and development, the primary sector, and freshwater.

Post-conference, several field days have taken place around the country: The Benefits of Multi-Species Livestock Farming | Ballance Farm Environment Awards - Southland Regional Supreme Winner Open Day | Weaning, Ticks and Velvet

A letter and statement was sent to the Paddy Boyd, Chair of the DINZ Board on 16 June 2025. The letter is supported by NZDFA branches.

Another industry conference is over, but this year was a special one, combining a mix of the past, present and future as the 50th year of the NZDFA was marked.

News and events from around the country: Freshwater Policy Feedback Survey | Foot abscesses | Facial eczema is not just a sheep problem — and we need your voice | Farm Planning update | 2025 MSD/Afflex Deer Industry Photo Competition winners | Job search enquiry | Vet student placement | MetService outlook June 2025 | Joke of the month | Deer Industry News - Advertise with us

Mark McCoard provides this month's update in Stagline.