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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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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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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There's an increased interest in dairy conversions and intensification in Waitaha Canterbury. What are the drivers and what does this mean for the environment?
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An army of beetles released into a South Canterbury farm will live in manure for the next decade to help clean up waterways.
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Stuart Neill's commitment to sustainable dairy farming has won him the Regional Supreme Award at the Canterbury Ballance Farm Environment Awards (BFEA).
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Scientists from our Water and Land team have investigated reports of increased algal growth around the Rakaia River mouth.
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The CropX bucket test app will be discontinued after 31 December 2024. Explore alternative tools for assessing your irrigation system.