Freshwater Farm Plans

Update - September 2024

Central Government has decided to pause the rollout of freshwater farm plans while changes to the legislation are considered.  This means that farmers and growers should continue managing on-farm environmental risks, although they are not currently required to provide assurance under the national Freshwater Farm Plan system.

Freshwater Farm Plans are set to be an important part of freshwater management and will provide markets with assurance of Kiwi farmers and growers’ environmental credibility.

Over time, it is expected that Freshwater Farm Plans will become the tool for managing all on-farm freshwater regulations. This will streamline processes for farmers and growers, ideally reducing the need for consents in some cases.

For more information check-out Government to pause freshwater farm plan rollout.