Priority 1: Pride in the Region and Community

What does good look like?

• Community recognises farmers’ efforts enhancing the environment Eg, riparian planting 
• Application of local research
• Strong farmer leadership that feels connected to DairyNZ
• Continuing sense of community

Priority 2: Getting the house in order

What does good look like?

• Farmers recognise the value of effluent as a source of nutrients and are upgrading effluent systems at their own volitation
• Consolidated farm business to approximately 1000 economic units with fit for purpose infrastructure

Outcome areas

• Farmers explore changes to improve sustainability

  Short Term 1-2 Years

  • Farmers and DairyNZ are engaged in Plan Change process
  • GMP implemented

  Medium Term 2-3 years

  • Farmers aware of investment required to future proof farms
  • GMP implemented

  Long Term 10 year

  • New Regional Obligations met 

  Projects involved

  • Meeting Environmental Obligations
  • Farm Assessment and Planning
  • Environmental Stewardship 

Priority 3: Farm businesses of the future for Taranaki

What does good look like?

• Competitive and resilient businesses and region
• Continued growth in the number of young people 

Outcome areas

• Vibrant dairying

  Short Term 1-2 Years

  • Herd Assessment approach tested, piloted and refined.
  • Local research reviewed for application to support increase homegrown feed eaten.

  Medium Term 2-3 years

  • Herd Assessment approach scaled up
  • Business resilience measures agreed 

  Long Term 10 years

  • Profitability (operating profit) of Taranaki farms exceeds national averages
  • Improved business resilience

  Projects involved

  • Efficient Herds
  • Systems for Profit
  • FAP