Displaying items by tag: irrigation
A water tax isn’t workable
Water scheme high-and-dry no more
A South Canterbury irrigation scheme left high-and-dry by changes in Government policy is being revived with the backing of Waimate rich-lister Gary Rooney.
Abundant water thanks to irrigation
The lower Selwyn Te Waihora catchment’s aquifers and waterways have enjoyed “incredible recharge” since the Central Plains Water scheme came on stream.
Precision irrigation has everyone smiling
Irrigation not an environmental irritation
Food link will help irrigation’s perception
New Zealand's irrigators must emphasise the connection between irrigation and food supplies, says IrrigationNZ chief executive Andrew Curtis.
‘Precision rainfall’ a benefit of irrigation
Modern irrigation is all about “precision rainfall,” says Federated Farmers water and environment spokesperson Chris Allen.
Irrigation adds-up — Jones
Despite strong anti-irrigation rhetoric from certain parts of the new coalition Government, it appears Crown funding of new irrigation schemes is not entirely off the agenda.
Irrigators testing waters
IrrigationNZ is back on farms this summer testing irrigation systems to help farmers improve the efficiency of their water applications.
Irrigation course sprouts a bright career
When William Bragg left school all he wanted to do was work with horses, but he soon realised this passion would not make him a fortune.