Displaying items by tag: Northland
Irrigation could make ‘massive difference’ in North
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.
Spike in leptospirosis in Northland
After a spike in cases of leptospirosis in Northland, farmers are being urged to take care around animals and to vaccinate their livestock.
Tactical OAD milking helps cow condition
Good results have been seen in boosting profitability from pasture management on two Northland 'partner farms'.
Northland water quality ‘good news story’
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.
Keep the farmer voice alive in Northland
Northlanders are encouraged to get out and support their rural community when the region's biggest agricultural event is held later this week.
Northland dairy farms set record for compliance
Cow condition a worry in Northland
No El Nino or bounce back yet!
Northland to host NZFE Trust showcase
Awards recognise labour of love
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.