As part of this week’s “News Maker” show of Sarah’s Country, Ron Pellow from Beef + Lamb NZ discusses why farm environment plans (FEPs) should be viewed as more than just a piece of paper that farmers need to deliver.

The need for (FEPs) is generally accepted by the rural community but uncertainty over their implementation is fuelling unease.

A panel discussion at the end of a one-day Farmed Landscapes Research Centre webinar in Palmerston North last week looked at building New Zealand’s capability to achieve FEPs, and whether there is value in a coordinated national approach to them.

To read more, visit the article on Farmers Weekly: https://farmersweekly.co.nz/section/agribusiness/view/fep-uncertainty-lingers

To watch the interview, visit www.sarahscountry.com

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