News & events

Date: Thu, 19 Mar 2026

We're holding drop-in sessions across Canterbury to answer your questions about consenting and the regulatory environment.

Date: Wed, 18 Mar 2026

Early results from an Upper Waitaki catch cropping trial show reduced soil nitrogen after winter grazing, with strong crop yields in high‑country conditions.

Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2026

Canterbury dairy farmers, Adele and Peter King, on the value of the Farm Environment Plan system.

Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2026

Seven years of FEP audit data shows improved environmental performance across water quality, irrigation and compliance in Canterbury.

Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2026

Learn how rural and semi-rural wastewater treatment systems work, when resource consent is needed, and how to maintain onsite systems to protect water quality.

Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2026

Years of wilding pine removal at Craigieburn helped limit wildfire damage in 2024. Learn how removing wilding pines early can reduce fire risk.

Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2025

A 43ha Blythe Valley site is protected to help native birds and waterways. Learn more about this restoration and what it means for the catchment.

Date: Thu, 27 Nov 2025

Catch crop trials in Upper Waitaki can reduce nitrogen losses, boost winter feed, and support sustainable farming. Learn how to apply them on your farm.

Date: Tue, 18 Nov 2025

Join us in Omarama on 26 November and learn how to effectively use nitrogen to grow more catch crop and feed for your farm.

Date: Thu, 16 Oct 2025

Two farmers in Hororata have switched from intensive winter grazing to hay bale grazing and are seeing amazing results.

Date: Tue, 30 Sep 2025

Canterbury farmers are trialling hay bale grazing to cut winter mud, protect soil health, reduce nutrient loss, and improve animal welfare outcomes.

Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2025

Get your irrigation system ready for summer. Tips to boost efficiency, cut costs, protect water quality and meet your Farm Environment Plan audit.