Section 2: Defining lower intensity farming for the purpose of an exception
1. Do you consider stocking rate (ie, SU/ha) is an appropriate measure to define lower intensity farming or do you recommend a different approach?
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A different approach
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Fairest way all farms can be audited by
2. What do you think is the appropriate stocking rate threshold (in SU/ha) for the definition of lower intensity farming?
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10 -12 SU/HA
Different farm practices call for different stocking rates the number above suits or farming operations
Different farm practices call for different stocking rates the number above suits or farming operations
3. Do you think there should be different stocking rate thresholds for beef cattle and deer, or one threshold for all stock types?
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No as stock rates are already set for different stock classes
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Different stocking rates
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4. Is there any other information that you think we should consider in relation to developing an exception for lower intensity farming?
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Most grazing consessions have some type of stocking rate limitations in place already
5. Do you consider that there are any situations where an exception for lower intensity farming should not apply, and the map should continue to apply?
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No other departments are already looking after these
6. Do you have any views on how those specific situations should be identified?
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Same as above
7. Is there information that is readily available to farmers and councils to support the implementation of an exception based on stocking rates?
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Section 3: Using certified freshwater farm plans
8. Do you consider that certified freshwater farm plans should be used as the basis for an exception, or an alternative, to the map and associated requirements to exclude stock?
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Fresh farm water plans will be mandatory soon for farmers so all information will be at hand then
9. Is there any other information that you think we should consider?
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All info already with doc and linz regarding lease blocks we occupy
Section 4: Stock exclusion for natural wetlands
10. Do you consider that an exception for lower intensity farming systems, or the alternative approach using certified freshwater farm plans, should apply more broadly to natural wetlands?
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Low Stocking rates major factor in healthy natural wetlands
11. Are there any situations where any exception, or the alternative approach using certified freshwater farm plans, should not apply?
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No
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N/A
12. Is there any other information that you think we should we consider in relation to wetlands within lower intensity farming systems?
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Property owners own the wetlands that are on their property not owned by government
Section 5: Other issues
13. Do you consider the definition of a permanent fence is too prescriptive, and that other fence types should be included?
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Different stock classes require different fencing requirements also stock rates factor into this. New technology is also evolving rapidly
14. Do you agree that amendments to the stock exclusion regulations should clarify that the map and associated requirements to exclude stock do not apply on slopes that are greater than 10 degrees?
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N/A
15. Are you aware of any other issues with the stock exclusion regulations that should be addressed? And if so, why?
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No