Today, the new stock exclusion regulations come into force. Dave Lucock takes you through the gist of the new requirements and explains when they start applying to your farm system.
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Recently, the Government released the action for health waterways package which establishes new requirements for winter grazing management practices. Although the new standards won’t come into effect before May 2021, it is important that farmers familiarise themselves with these rules now, as they have direct implications for upcoming decisions regarding crop and paddock selection in spring this year. Amelia explains what you need to know now and how to adopt the right changes early on.
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Dave Lucock is involved in the Auditor Reference Group that monitors and recommends improvements to the Farm Environment Plan audit process. For instance, the Group helps to develop guidelines for winter grazing management plans that are required as part of FEPs in Canterbury.
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Climate change is the biggest environmental challenge of our time. Global warming has already significant ecological impacts with major social and economic consequences. Primary sectors in New Zealand are increasingly looking at how climate change could affects them. The AgriBusiness Group has been helping sectors to understand their climate change impacts through measuring emissions, with the kiwifruit industry being the latest example.
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When it comes to sustainability targets or limits such as nutrients, biodiversity or water, how important is it to farmers that these targets are set fairly? And what exactly means ‘fair’ in this context? Jay Whitehead explored the question of fairness and finds some insightful and far reaching answers.
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What effect does irrigation have on the long-term water holding capacity of your soils? Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research recently led a Sustainable Farming Fund project that studied the relation of irrigation and soil quality. Sarah from AgriBusiness Group was involved in the extension of the project, organising an event for journalists to learn about the recent scientific findings and their significance for farmers.
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Charlotte Irving summarises the economic outlook for the New Zealand primary sectors over the next year, drawing from the ANZ Research Agri-Focus ‘Difficult Road Ahead’ and the MPI Economic Update of the Primary Industries.
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Last week we came together to celebrate the career of Bill Stevenson and his outstanding contributions to the New Zealand Myanmar Dairy Excellence Project over the last five years.
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The Agribusiness’ work in Myanmar has not been immune to the disruption sweeping the world in recent months. For now, our focus is on keeping our people safe while we work from home. But we look forward to getting boots back on the ground soon, helping contribute to the recovery of Myanmar’s economy.
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The global pandemic has become an excellent opportunity to highlight New Zealand's commitment to good quality produce with a high environmental standard. Stuart Ford's think piece about new digital proof requirements that can accelerate our economic advantage.
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