Displaying items by tag: WINTER GRAZING

Wednesday, 07 June 2023 14:55

Plan for winter crop management

B+LNZ says while the 1 May application date has passed for farmers requiring a resource consent to graze their winter forage crops this year, it's not too late to put together a wintering plan.

Published in Management

Southland farmers are well set up for winter grazing this season, according to Federated Farmers official Jason Herrick.

Published in General News
Monday, 19 December 2022 09:55

Environmental compliance strong in Southland

Environment Southland (ES) is reporting continued improvement in winter grazing practices during 2021-22.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 22 November 2022 13:55

Feds frustrated by winter grazing rules

Federated Farmers is “hugely frustrated” that new intensive winter grazing rules came into force on November 1.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 16 November 2022 11:55

Govt fails to grasp winter grazing

OPINION: The Government has shown once again it does not know the extent of the regulatory burden it is placing on farmers with the upcoming deadline for Freshwater Farm Plans, and councils and farmers are rejecting it.

Published in Opinion
Wednesday, 16 November 2022 10:55

Editorial: Winter grazing farce

OPINION: New winter grazing rules are now in force.

Published in Opinion
Saturday, 05 November 2022 16:25

Planning paramount for intensive winter grazing

Environment Canterbury are reminding farmers that having an intensive winter grazing management plan is imperative for farmers that want the best environmental outcome from a ‘high-risk’ activity.

Published in Management
Wednesday, 02 November 2022 14:55

New winter grazing rules come into effect

Environment Southland (ES) is reminding farmers to ensure their resource consent applications for winter grazing are in.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 05 October 2022 07:55

Editorial: Govt's own goal on winter grazing

OPINION: When it comes to own goals, this latest gaffe by the Government tops the list.

Published in Opinion
Thursday, 29 September 2022 13:55

Paddock selection critical for winter crops

Farmers are being encouraged to carefully consider where and how they will establish next winter’s forage crops – taking into account soils, slope, water bodies, shelter, livestock classes and regulations.

Published in Management
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