Dry weather classification expands to North Island
The dry weather in some parts of the North Island has received medium-scale adverse event classification from the Government.
Landcorp is establishing an advisory group of environmental experts.
The Environmental Reference Group (ERG) will guide Landcorp's environmental focus, implementing sustainable agricultural strategies that put environmental best practice first across all of Landcorp's operations.
The group comprises six of the country's leading primary sector experts across a range of fields:
Landcorp chief executive Steven Carden says the ERG is advising senior management on environmental activities with absolute independence.
"The members of this group have outstanding credentials in environmental management. That expertise will be invaluable as we continue moving our business to a new model characterised by higher value products, sustainable earnings and environmental best practice."
Carden says the independent environmental experts have the opportunity to challenge the enterprise.
"The ERG is helping us think about how we can drive environmental rejuvenation and future proof our farming activities while enhancing our profitability."
Carden said the group demonstrated a new model for the primary sector, with environmental leaders collaborating in business decisions. The ERG will directly advise the Landcorp board and Carden.
"With the right thinking, science and technology, we believe we can get good business outcomes and good environmental outcomes. Those things aren't mutually exclusive."
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Shipping disruption caused by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea has so far not impacted fertiliser prices or supply on farm.
The opportunity to spend more time on farm while providing a dedicated service for shareholders attracted new environmental manager Ben Howden to work for Waimakariri Irrigation Limited (WIL).
Federated Farmers claims that the Otago Regional Council is charging ahead unnecessarily with piling more regulation on rural communities.
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