Displaying items by tag: irrigation

Friday, 21 September 2018 13:17

A water tax isn’t workable

IrrigationNZ says that introducing a nationwide water tax is not workable.

Published in General News
Friday, 24 August 2018 10:01

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.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 15 August 2018 14:55

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.

Published in General News
Sunday, 01 July 2018 08:55

Precision irrigation has everyone smiling

Irrigation used precisely can benefit the environment, says Denis Gavin of Lindsday International.

Published in Management
Thursday, 03 May 2018 10:55

Irrigation not an environmental irritation

OPINION: Irrigation can reduce soil erosion.

Published in Opinion

New Zealand's irrigators must emphasise the connection between irrigation and food supplies, says IrrigationNZ chief executive Andrew Curtis.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 25 April 2018 07:55

‘Precision rainfall’ a benefit of irrigation

Modern irrigation is all about “precision rainfall,” says Federated Farmers water and environment spokesperson Chris Allen.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 20 March 2018 08:55

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.

Published in General News
Thursday, 07 December 2017 09:55

Irrigators testing waters

IrrigationNZ is back on farms this summer testing irrigation systems to help farmers improve the efficiency of their water applications.

Published in General News
Sunday, 10 September 2017 09:55

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.

Published in Management
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