Displaying items by tag: water
Water blamed as big planet warmer
Water vapour is responsible for at least 70% of the ‘greenhouse effect’, while methane and nitrous oxide — New Zealand’s supposedly ‘nasty’ emissions – are “virtually irrelevant” as contributors to any global warming effect.
First the fence, then the planting
Using the right plants and techniques will make the most of riparian planting and give you value for money by getting it right first time.
Have your say on river plan change
Submissions are now open on a variation to the plan to improve the health of the Waikato and Waipa rivers.
Using water efficiently
Water supply is a vital component of a farm and making sure systems are working efficiently can save water, time and money.
Irrigators question water tax
The good work farmers are already doing to minimise the environmental impact of irrigation could stop if they had to pay water royalties, says Irrigation New Zealand chair Nicky Hyslop.
Labour will get water clean-up back on track
Labour Party leader Jacinda Ardern says after National came into power it shelved the Environment Court judge David Sheppard’s national policy statement (NPS) initiated by the last Labour government.
‘Small royalty’ pledge
If elected, Labour’s charge on water for irrigation will be a “small royalty” for all “substantial takes”, says spokesman for water and the environment David Parker.
Show me the numbers
Where will all those inputs end up?
New stock exclusion rules require greater flexibility – Feds
New rules excluding stock from waterways are coming, but they have to be sensible, practical and affordable, says Cathy Begley, leader of Federated Farmers’ water team.