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 volition.
- Consolidated farm business to approximately 1000 economic units with fit for purpose infrastructure
Outcome areas
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