Tuesday, 25 May 2021, 2:54 pm The Otago Regional Council (ORC) undertakes flights every year to gain a bird’s eye view on land use in the region and identify water quality risks. While the government has deferred introducing some of the new regulations around intensive winter grazing, rules preventing the expansion of intensive winter grazing still apply. Ministers David Parker and Damian O’Connor have set expectations for measurable improvements in winter grazing practices over the next 12 months. ORC Manager Compliance Tami Sargeant said it was as important as ever to prioritise good practice. “It is crucial that winter grazing practices are undertaken with consideration for the