Displaying items by tag: Riparian

Thursday, 29 October 2020 11:54

State funding for riparian planting

More than 600km of Taranaki river and stream banks will be planted with a million native plants next winter as the region’s farmers take advantage of a $5 million government boost.

Published in Management
Wednesday, 16 September 2020 10:23

$5m Govt boost for Taranaki planting

More than 600km of Taranaki river and stream banks will be planted with almost a million native plants next winter.

Published in General News
Thursday, 08 August 2019 11:55

Before riparian planting ask these two questions

Managing director of Quin Environmentals, Bert Quin explains the two questions you should ask before riparian planting.

Published in Opinion
Thursday, 25 July 2019 09:55

How do riparian strips fare long term?

Could our riparian systems become overloaded and therefore useless? 

Published in Opinion
Monday, 21 January 2019 13:55

Get in first before it's mandated

Farmers, don't give the rule-makers a reason to regulate, says Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s environment team.

Published in Management
Friday, 14 September 2018 09:36

First the fence, then the planting

Using the right plants and techniques will make the most of riparian planting and give you value for money by getting it right first time.

Published in Management
Thursday, 28 June 2018 08:55

Give farming a fair hearing

OPINION: Many groups out there, large and small, seem to believe farming is the root of all evil to the environment. 

Published in Opinion
Wednesday, 09 September 2015 08:30

$25,000 repair bill and still battling

The low payout is not holding back flood-ravaged farmers in parts of Taranaki from replanting riparian areas or fencing waterways.

Published in General News
Thursday, 23 July 2015 05:47

Getting the banking in order

Winter weather can place extra strain on the banks of farm waterways, increasing the risk of erosion degrading water quality.

Published in Management
Thursday, 11 December 2014 12:07

Good progress on protecting waterways

THE DAIRY industry is making good progress on protecting waterways on farm, according to a review.

Published in General News
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