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More than 600km of Taranaki river and stream banks will be planted with a million native plants next winter as the region’s farmers take advantage of a $5 million government boost.

More than 600km of Taranaki river and stream banks will be planted with almost a million native plants next winter.

Managing director of Quin Environmentals, Bert Quin explains the two questions you should ask before riparian planting.

Could our riparian systems become overloaded and therefore useless? 

Farmers, don't give the rule-makers a reason to regulate, says Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s environment team.

Using the right plants and techniques will make the most of riparian planting and give you value for money by getting it right first time.

OPINION: Many groups out there, large and small, seem to believe farming is the root of all evil to the environment. 

The low payout is not holding back flood-ravaged farmers in parts of Taranaki from replanting riparian areas or fencing waterways.

Winter weather can place extra strain on the banks of farm waterways, increasing the risk of erosion degrading water quality.

THE DAIRY industry is making good progress on protecting waterways on farm, according to a review.