Displaying items by tag: water
Farmers push to improve river health
The efforts of farmers to improve the health of the Piako River in the Waikato region have been recognised.
Fonterra farmers fencing their way around New Zealand – twice
Fonterra farmers are leading the way in responsible dairying with 98% of farm waterways now stock excluded, the co-op says.
Northland plans staged freshwater policy
The Northland Regional Council plans to progressively implement a national policy on freshwater management over the next decade.
IrrigationNZ launches 2015 snapshot of industry
IrrigationNZ has launched its first-ever annual snapshot of New Zealand's irrigation sector at today's AGM.
A station constantly under the pump!
The existence of Landcorp’s Ahuriri Station near Napier, one the country’s newest farms, came at a huge cost to the local community.
Health and safety tops Feds’ concerns
Health and safety, along with water, are the two hottest topics with farmers, according to Federated Farmers’ chief executive Graham Smith.
14 years’ wait for water nearly over
As most of South Canterbury’s farmers grapple with drought, about two dozen in the hinterland of Waimate will be hoping this is their last.
Profitability, water quality hand-in-hand
Producing the same quantity of milksolids from half the number of cows would be a winning formula for any farmer.
Water, rain big issues - Feds
The prospects for 2015 would be a lot better if there was some rain falling, says Federated Farmers president William Rolleston.
Dilute, well-mixed dung, urine and water work well
DARE I say it? If you are aged 29 or over you can stop reading this message (about effluent) right now, because you’ll either know it all, or have made up your mind about it and be inflexible in your thinking. Younger minds when reading this will get an inkling of the underlying message and start to see the light.