Displaying items by tag: WINTER GRAZING
Advisory group for winter grazing
An advisory group will be formed to advise the Government on winter grazing rules proposed for Southland.
Graziers quitting!
Some Southland farmers who graze dairy cattle in winter say they will not do it next year.
Farmers praised for winter grazing effort
Favourable weather conditions and best management practices have lifted winter grazing standards in Southland this year, says Federated Farmers.
Winter grazing fight turning political
The new rules around winter grazing – especially in Southland – are rapidly becoming an election issue.
New water rules are coming — ready or not!
Farming groups are greeting the Government’s newly imposed freshwater regulations with trepidation, but acceptance.
Landowners to be contacted following aerial inspections
Seven landowners will be contacted following Environment Southland’s first aerial compliance inspection this year.
Southland aerial compliance inspections begin today
Environment Southland is wanting to see big improvements on last year’s winter grazing practices as it begins its aerial compliance inspections today.
No spy in the sky — Editorial
OPINION: This winter Southland farmers should not fear drones flying over their farms, looking for cows in knee-deep mud.
Keep an eye on winter grazing practices
Farmers are taking steps to improve wintering systems despite the challenges of COVID-19 restrictions and weather events.
B+LNZ launches winter grazing campaign
Animal welfare is a central focus of Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s (B+LNZ) new winter grazing campaign.