Court decision a win for Southland farmers

Federated Farmers supports a court decision to halt rules in the Southland Water and Land Plan until legislative changes are made, preventing 3,000 farmers from needing expensive resource consents. Southland president Jason Herrick calls the requirement impractical and costly, with potential fees of $10,000 to $30,000 per farmer. Herrick criticizes activist groups for causing angst in rural communities, commending politicians for listening and implementing a solution to avoid wasted time and money during the law change.

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