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As a sector we continue to go from strength to strength using technology. In April we had some great webinars around winter grazing and ORC water plan changes from Dairy NZ and Beef + Lamb NZ. North Otago Catchment group NOSLaM has also put three short videos together about winter grazing, covering compliance, animal welfare and good management practice. Make sure you check these out here.
At the time of writing we are still awaiting the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) to release their intended approach to the proposed Water Quality Plan Changes. The proposal includes two different plan changes: a discharge management plan change to the Water Plan (Plan Change 8), and a dust suppressant and landfill plan change to the Waste Plan (Plan Change 1). We will keep you updated as soon as we know when the proposed plan is notified by EPA.
This month, keep an eye out for up-to-date information about any COVID-19 restrictions for Moving Day. This MPI link is a great source of information, or refer to your industry representatives. There's also a reminder below about protecting Otago's waterways when you move your stock.
On the subject of moving, 22 May will be Jason’s last day working in North Otago for ORC. We wish him well on his new adventures and thank him for the work he has done in the area.
Rebecca, Bruce, Nicole and Jason
ORC Rural Liaison Team
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