The quality and quantity of our water provides a key competitive advantage for New Zealand’s agriculture industries.

Most parts of the country receive regular rainfall that promotes plant growth and provides stock water, and many farmers also have ready access to water from rivers, lakes and wells.

MAF carries out a range of work around water, to encourage and support irrigation projects, to monitor and manage the impact of farming on fresh water, and to support the development of policies and rules governing how fresh water is managed and allocated.