Displaying items by tag: WINTER GRAZING
Southland farmers 'well-prepared' for winter grazing this year
Southland farmers are well set up for winter grazing this season, according to Federated Farmers official Jason Herrick.
Environmental compliance strong in Southland
Environment Southland (ES) is reporting continued improvement in winter grazing practices during 2021-22.
Feds frustrated by winter grazing rules
Federated Farmers is “hugely frustrated” that new intensive winter grazing rules came into force on November 1.
Govt fails to grasp winter grazing
OPINION: The Government has shown once again it does not know the extent of the regulatory burden it is placing on farmers with the upcoming deadline for Freshwater Farm Plans, and councils and farmers are rejecting it.
Editorial: Winter grazing farce
OPINION: New winter grazing rules are now in force.
Planning paramount for intensive winter grazing
Environment Canterbury are reminding farmers that having an intensive winter grazing management plan is imperative for farmers that want the best environmental outcome from a ‘high-risk’ activity.
New winter grazing rules come into effect
Environment Southland (ES) is reminding farmers to ensure their resource consent applications for winter grazing are in.
Editorial: Govt's own goal on winter grazing
OPINION: When it comes to own goals, this latest gaffe by the Government tops the list.
Paddock selection critical for winter crops
Farmers are being encouraged to carefully consider where and how they will establish next winter’s forage crops – taking into account soils, slope, water bodies, shelter, livestock classes and regulations.
ES introduces deemed permitted activity
Environment Southland (ES) has introduced a deemed permitted activity for farmers who do not meet the slope criteria in the new winter grazing rules, but meet all other permitted activity criteria.
