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IrrigationNZ launches 2015 snapshot of industry
IrrigationNZ has launched its first-ever annual snapshot of New Zealand's irrigation sector at today's AGM.
IrrigationNZ board members to stand down at AGM
Future of Otago irrigation under spotlight at AGM
The future for irrigating farmers in Otago will come under the spotlight at IrrigationNZ's first-ever AGM in the region next month.
State plan paves way to prosperity
The Government's 30 Year Infrastructure Plan announced last month recognises irrigation infrastructure as part of the foundations for a prosperous New Zealand.
She’s a pretty big job!
When Smythe Contractors, Hautapu, recently won the contract to install the irrigation system for the new second drier being constructed at Fonterra Lichfield, it was a case of déjà vu.
Chicory, plantain can carry you through
The North Island does not have enough groundwater to irrigate, as does the South Island. Even if it did, given the dairy payout, irrigation is unaffordable.
Good dairy potential with Ruataniwha water
Central Hawkes Bay has good potential for dairy with irrigation, says Duncan MacLeod, commercial manager, Hawkes Bay Regional Investment Company.
Irrigation scheme in the final stages
An irrigation scheme, planned for Hawarden in North Canterbury, has the potential to boost the region’s economy say developers.
Irrigation scheme support falters
A major South Island irrigation scheme, Hunter Downs, is struggling to get all-farmer support for the second instalment on its shares.
Brace yourself for hike in Overseer N loss
Irrigated dairy farms can expect nitrogen loss figures to leap when they run the latest version of Overseer.