Catch crop trials in Ahuriri unite farmers, scientists & council to reduce nitrogen loss, protect Lake Benmore and boost sustainable farming.
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If you have expired chemicals sitting in your farm shed, now is the time to register them with Agrecovery - ahead of a Canterbury-wide collection in November.
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Hybrid bale grazing helps Canterbury farmers adapt to wet winters, protect soil health, boost cow nutrition, and create a more flexible wintering system.
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We're urging farmers to reduce the risk of sediment runoff into local waterways following a very wet winter grazing period.
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A catch crop, like Italian ryegrass or oats, can absorb nitrogen and prevent nitrate leaching and nutrient runoff.
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Hurunui farmers are improving winter grazing practices despite wet conditions, with aerial monitoring showing strong compliance and environmental care.
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A farmer-led approach delivered by Amuri Irrigation Company (AIC) is improving local water quality in North Canterbury's Amuri Basin.
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Farmers are increasingly doing the right thing when it comes to disposing of bale wrap and other farm plastics.
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SCAR project helps North Canterbury farms fight erosion, improve soil health, and build trust through expert advice, planting, and community support.
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With the winter months here, we're urging landowners to keep stock off stopbanks in wet conditions.
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South Taranaki farmer Trish Rankin will be hosting waste minimisation workshops in Ellesmere, Waimakariri, Christchurch and Geraldine between 16-19 June 2025.
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In the lead-up to Moving Day, we’re reminding farmers and stock truck drivers of their joint responsibility to prevent effluent spillage on roads.