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- We are a newly formed group, focusing on water quality, biodiversity and pest control in the Pohangina Catchment. We are currently fully self funded by dedicated locals. we are currently testing at 11 sites with in the catchment as well as monitoring macroinvertebrate communities. … 55,137 hectares … Pohangina Catchment Care …
- 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 The data includes both published and unpublished …
- Hill Country Futures is a long-term $8.1m programme focused on future proofing the profitability, sustainability and wellbeing of New Zealand’s hill country farmers, their farm systems, the environment and rural communities. … Visit the Hill Country Futures website here This multi-year programme takes a trans-disciplinary approach to “landscapes” and considers the whole farm system and associated communities. The Hill Country Futures programme incorporates traditional science research, farmer …
- From late May to late July, the Government consulted on changes to a range of national direction instruments, which will ultimately affect farmers though regional council plans and other rules. The consultation is now closed. You can read the submission we made here (PDF, 939 KB). … What was consulted on The consultation covered national direction instruments across four packages: Infrastructure and development Primary sector Freshwater Going for Housing Growth. Proposals included …
- I have been a sheep and beef farmer for nearly 30 years, farming in the South Kawhia region west of Hamilton. Involvement in my local community has always been important to me: playcentre, school board, Te Waitere Boat club, whaleboat rowing etc. My husband and I have two adult daughters who live in the Waikato region. I have sat on the Waikato Vetora Board (animal health practice) for seven years. … Robyn Williamson … I am a member and past chair of the MidNorthern Farmers Council (B+LNZ), …
- NewsThe Government’s emissions pricing consultation – update …
- … two catchment groups through an MPI Integrated Farm Planning programme. Of these, one is an extension series based off meeting FAP+ requirements, whereas the other is designed directly in relation to particular sessions that the group …
- Farmer-led research trials to test and refine management practices that boost soil water infiltration and resilience, sharing knowledge with fellow farmers. … Background Climate change is increasing the frequency and severity of extreme weather events like floods, droughts, and unseasonal dry spells in New Zealand. These weather extremes are putting more strain on farmers, adding to the challenges of managing volatile supply chains and market prices. To enhance farm resilience to these …
- B+LNZ provides submissions when the Government consults on its approach to New Zealand’s emissions budgets, which outline how the reductions required in the Climate Change Response Act will be met. … The second Emissions Reduction Plan In late August 2024 B+LNZ, with the Meat Industry Association, provided a submission to the Ministry for the Environment on its discussion document outlining the Government’s approach to New Zealand’s second emissions budget (ERP2) covering emissions reductions …
- … the sheep and beef sector. … Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has proudly supported agricultural education, including annual award at both Massey and Lincoln University which celebrate student academic success. Building on this commitment, …