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Porangahau Catchment Group

A proud catchment community working together for a thriving natural environment. As at October 2019 we are still in the intial stages of setting up a catchment group. We have a tight knit and active community of predominately sheep and beef farmers, with a small ampount of dairy support, cash cropping and lifestyle farms. We also have a village and beach community, all of whom are involved in our group. Our catchment is made up of predominately clay based soils and our biggest challenges are …
Pasture Raised Advantage

New Zealand scientists are conducting a ground-breaking research programme to explore the benefits of eating pasture-raised beef and lamb. … This study is led by Meat Industry Association Innovation Ltd (MIA Innovation) and jointly funded by Beef + Lamb New Zealand Ltd (B+LNZ), the High Value Nutrition National Science Challenge and New Zealand’s Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) Research Partnership Fund. For all the details on this project visit the website: …
Esther Dijkstra

… Whaitua as deputy chair. Contact me for any advice or support or to find out what is happening with catchment groups in Wairarapa. … I have completed the Beef + Lamb NZ catchment coordination and facilitation training programme and can support catchment groups with facilitation and group coordination. I have also completed various additional facilitation courses, including …
Waiau River Care Group

For more information, or to join the catchment group, contact our Catchment Coordinator, Poppy Hardie 021 399 343 or poppy@thrivingsouthland.co.nz … Catchment group for the Lower Waiau River … Waiau River Care Group …
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Making the most of nutrients

What’s the problem with high levels of nutrients? The problem is periphyton – the slime and algae found on river and stream beds. These organisms are essential for ecosystem functioning, but – under certain circumstances – they can proliferate and degrade waterways’ aesthetic, recreational, biodiversity and economic values. New Zealand streams are particularly prone to excessive periphyton growth because of the gravel nature of stream beds, high-intensity sunlight, warm waters and nutrient …
Pasture management in a volatile world

The objectives of this project were to quantify the benefits of deferred grazing, and establish criteria to help farmers identify when deferred grazing is appropriate in their farm system.  … This was achieved by comparing standard rotational grazing and deferred grazing in replicated plot studies at two sites:    Mataiwhetu Station – a summer wet property    Otorohaea – a summer dry property.   The deferred treatment was not grazed between mid-October and the end of summer / early …
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Sheep grazing trial highlights value of protecting critical source areas

Sheep grazing trial highlights value of protecting critical source areas …
20 June 2023
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Cyclone Gabrielle – information for farmers

… emergency response and connecting with farming communities. B+LNZ is working as part of the local Rural Advisory Groups (RAGs) to have a coordinated response. RAG is made up of members from B+LNZ, Rural Support Trust, DairyNZ, …
AgYields

Comprehensive online resource that collects and stores pasture and crop yield data from across New Zealand. … Background: AgYields ( www.agyields.co.nz ) is a comprehensive online resource that collects and stores pasture and crop yield data from across New Zealand. This platform helps you see which pastures and crops perform best in your area, providing information on growth rates, soil types, management practices, and dominant species. The data includes both published and unpublished …
ETS forestry conversion legislation consultation

… and businesses, and on things like pest control – and ultimately on New Zealand’s economy). We’ve been calling for action on whole-farm sales to carbon farming since 2019 – for more information see this page on our website. We …