1. NZ Sustainability Overview Five Nations Beef Alliance Mazatlan, Mexico October 2015

2. Our context Environment is a growing programme area Priority in next 6 year cycle Endorsed by farmers Farmers want: –Advocacy –Tools and services

4. Areas of work Advocacy –Nutrient allocation –Water – quality and quantity –Climate change –Government – farmer engagement –Economic modelling –International groups – FNBA, SAI, LEAP

5. Areas of work Tools and services –Land and Environment Plans –Conferences –‘Environment champions’ –Awards/competitions –Research, development and extension

6. Tools to manage sustainability in NZ National legislation –Mandatory and applies to all operations in New Zealand e.g. Animal Welfare Act Regional rules and by-laws –Mandatory and applies at the regional level and so can vary across New Zealand e.g. Canterbury Water Management Plan Industry Codes of Practice and Guidelines –Voluntary but expected by peers in the industry e.g. Good Management Practice (sustainability) Supplier Contracts - Mandatory or voluntary, incentivised or penalised

7. National legislation Mandatory and applies to all operations in New Zealand e.g. Animal Welfare Act Regional rules and by-laws Mandatory and apply at the regional level and so can vary across New Zealand e.g. Canterbury Water Management Plan Industry Codes of Practice and Guidelines Voluntary but expected by peers in the industry e.g. Good Management Practice (sustainability) Supplier Contracts Mandatory or voluntary, incentivised or penalised The ‘layers’

8. Good Management Practice Industry-agreed Good Management Practices relating to water quality 18 September 2015

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