Cut with care
OPINION: The new government has clearly signalled big cuts across the public service.
Drought has cost Northland dearly in recent years, but a new study shows more than 90,000ha of it could potentially be irrigated offering greater protection from dry weather and contributing millions to the local economy.
After a spike in cases of leptospirosis in Northland, farmers are being urged to take care around animals and to vaccinate their livestock.
Good results have been seen in boosting profitability from pasture management on two Northland 'partner farms'.
Investment in dairy farm effluent systems and stock exclusion have shown good results in Northland and are a good news story, says the Northland Regional Council.
Northlanders are encouraged to get out and support their rural community when the region's biggest agricultural event is held later this week.
Northland farmers Ian and Sandy Page say they thoroughly enjoyed entering the 2015 Ballance Farm Environment Awards (BFEA) and would highly recommend it to others.
OPINION: The new government has clearly signalled big cuts across the public service.
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