David Parker on decision to defer winter grazing regulations 17 Mar, 2021 03:30 AM 7 minutes to read The Country The Government has delayed bringing in regulations to control intensive winter grazing after pressure from the farming industry. The regulations to improve waterways and animal welfare were supposed to come into effect from May, but the government has deferred it until 2022. Minister for the Environment David Parker spoke to The Country's Jamie Mackay about the decision and what it means for farmers over the next 12 months. Jamie Mackay: David Parker I do appreciate your time here on The Country and I do give you a bit of stick but congratulations for deferring these intensive winter grazing regulations for a year and taking a bit more time to get this right. Good afternoon.