Displaying items by tag: environmental

A wave of environmental regulation is building nationwide, so be aware of what’s coming in your region and heed developments elsewhere, a Canterbury field day heard earlier this month.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 15 April 2015 16:28

Green deception

Environmental lobbyists will go to any length to push for fewer cows in New Zealand.

Published in Milking It
Thursday, 12 March 2015 17:07

Farmers quizzed on spending

DairyNZ and Federated Farmers are researching how much money dairy farmers have spent onfarm in environmental projects.

Published in Management
Tuesday, 25 November 2014 00:00

The value of a well-designed storage pond

A WELL-DESIGNED and managed effluent pond is efficient and reduces risk to a farm, says DairyNZ. It also increases flexibility: you can determine when to irrigate at a time that suits.

Published in Management
Tuesday, 11 March 2014 09:43

Environment funds up 61%

DAIRY INDUSTRY leaders say dairy farmers are investing millions of dollars in managing their environmental impact and taking their responsibilities seriously.

Published in General News
Monday, 06 May 2013 10:07

Sheep, beef lightens its footprint

New research shows the New Zealand sheep and beef sector has a much lighter environmental footprint than in the past.

Published in General News
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