37205 (2026). Lan Pham to the Minister responsible for RMA Reform

Written Question

Published date: 06 Sep 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	37205 (2026)
Question asked:	19 Aug 2026
Member asking:	Lan Pham
Portfolio:	Minister responsible for RMA Reform
Minister replying:	Hon Chris Bishop
Answer received:	01 Sep 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_37205_2026
Document guid:	1c261253-8efa-4d9a-966a-fcb2a1ed4b19

37205 (2026). Lan Pham to the Minister responsible for RMA Reform: Following reply 35738 (2026), what advice, if any, did the Minister receive on the potential implications of repealing the requirement for farmers to use less than 190 kilograms of nitrogen per hectare per year on the grazed area of their farms?

Hon Chris Bishop: I received the following advice on the potential implications of repealing the requirement for farmers to use less than 190 kilograms of nitrogen per hectare per year on the grazed area of their farm: BRF-5776 - Freshwater proposals for public consultation BRF-5941 - Draft Freshwater Cabinet paper - with additional advice on permitting commercial vegetable growing