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- The Guardians of the Ruakituri River’s vision, is to protect and enhance the environmental, cultural, spiritual and economic values of the Ruakituri catchment and beyond. We are a diverse community from small to large landholdings with 70% of the land mass in Maori ownership. 100% of farms along the river catchment have joined the group and are actively ensuring their businesses are improving environmental outcomes whilst remaining productive and profitable into the future. The group expects …
- We started about twelve months ago spurred on by the Rangitikei River Community Catchment (RRCC) group that has a goal to have all the tributaries of the Rangitikei form into catchment groups. We started by having a public meeting and an open invitation to all the area. We had presentations from Roger Daryrmple (RRCC) , Landcare Trust and our local Regional Council. The response was hugely positive with all but one farmer keen to join. We have begun water monitoring and have six collection …
- … farmers face increasing climate variability, it is crucial to adapt forage bases, forage programmes, and overall farm systems. This project will explore how farmers are already adjusting to these conditions and identify the key changes … challenges. By participating in this project, farmers will play a critical role in shaping the future of forage and farm system adaptation, ensuring the sector is better equipped to face environmental challenges. Benefits to farmers Climate-resilient systems : Learn how to further adapt your farm systems and forage programs to mitigate the impacts of a changing climate. Tailored insights : Benefit from …
- … council for eight years has furnished me with industry contacts, and connections to projects such as the Onetai Station Farm Project. I also chaired the Waitomo Farming for Profit Group for four years, and I am a member of B+LNZs …
- … The underlying science behind genetics may seem complex but B+LNZ wants to make applying genetics principles on-farm as straightforward as possible. Our ‘ Demonstrating the Power of Genetics’ page within the Knowledge Hub brings together a range of resources and reports that showcase how genetic principles can be practically applied on-farm to drive productivity, profitability, and sustainability. Whether you're just starting to learn about genetics or looking to deepen your understanding, these resources offer valuable insights. Explore videos, podcasts, on-farm stories, and outcomes from past research – all curated to help you make genetics work for your farming operation. …
- The Waimatuku Catchment is home to a peatland of regional significance, Bayswater Bog. It is one of the largest remains of native vegetation on the Southland Plains and is thought to be around 20,000 years old. Bayswater Bog provides a habitat for unique New Zealand species, including carnivorous sundews, swamp sun orchids and a population of native skinks. Further down the catchment, the Waimatuku Stream feeds into the Waimatuku Estuary which is a shallow tidal mouth estuary – a popular …