We're urging people to prepare for possible water shortages, wildfire, low river flows, toxic algal blooms and rapidly changing conditions on our alpine rivers.
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Rural Waste NZ has been launched to make farm waste management easier to understand and easier to put into practice.
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To reduce the amount of farm plastics ending up at the landfill, recycling old or unwanted water tanks has become more accessible and easier to manage.
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As dry conditions continue and irrigation season begins, we're asking farmers to keep a close watch on water restrictions and meet their consent conditions.
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Get your irrigation system ready for summer. Improve efficiency, cut costs, protect water quality and meet Farm Environment Plan audit requirements.
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Hundreds of poplars are being planted across Banks Peninsula to stabilise erosion-prone land, protect waterways and strengthen farm resilience.
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There are many ways that farmers can access water in dry times without affecting river levels.
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Prepare your farm for spring contractors by identifying hazards, mapping sensitive areas and clearly communicating environmental requirements.
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Catch crops & ground cover: sow now to cut soil erosion, protect Critical Source Areas, and meet NZ winter grazing rules.
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The Environment Court has ruled that the Managed Aquifer Recharge scheme can expand in mid-Canterbury, subject to revised consent conditions.
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Winter grazing monitoring flights show South Canterbury farmers are making positive progress, while identifying opportunities for further improvement.
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Follow these strategies to protect your soil best and prevent sedimentation and nutrient loss.