Displaying items by tag: Waikato
Simple actions can reduce winter nutrient losses
Simple actions can reduce winter nutrient loss, explains Bala Tikkisetty, sustainable agriculture advisor at Waikato Regional Council.
Farmers win more time to appeal WRC plan changes
Farmers and growers have won more time to appeal one of the country’s largest environmental plan changes.
Don’t be bullied into building large ponds
A Hamilton soil and water consultant is questioning the effectiveness of the dairy effluent storage calculator on Waikato farms.
Invasive weed water hyacinth found in Waikato River
An invasive weed that can reduce water quality and block irrigation systems has been discovered in the Waikato River.
Govt declares adverse event for Waikato primary sector
The Government has declared a drought in Waikato and South Auckland, unlocking $80,000 in Government support for farmers and growers.
Silage still in stock but rain needed
Dry weather is spreading through Waikato but farmers are coping, says Waikato Primary Industry Adverse Event Cluster chairman Neil Bateup.
World’s worst weed on the prowl
With warmer weather bringing on forage maize crops in leaps and bounds, Waikato Regional Council is reminding farmers and growers to keep watch for velvetleaf.
Farmer leader dips toe into politics
Dairy Women's Network trustee and Waikato dairy farmer Pamela Storey is standing for the Waikato Regional Council.
Processor commits to port’s Waikato hub
Open Country Dairy is the first anchor tenant in the Ports of Auckland (PoAL) regional freight hub that formally opened on April 30 at Northgate Business Park at Horotiu just north of Hamilton.
Opening the agri sector to senior students
A group of high school students have spent four days on a live-in event at Waikato University to learn more about career opportunities in agriculture.