Displaying items by tag: Waikato
Putting heart back in the heartland?
National's long-held position in Port Waikato is under threat from a new party, according to John Jackson.
Farmers up their game
A Waikato environmentalist who led a public campaign against poor winter grazing practices on Southland farms says farmers are making improvements.
Waikato Regional PC1 could stifle good farming practices — Feds
Proposed new regulations for the Waikato and Waipā River Catchments outlined in Plan Change 1 have raised concerns in the agricultural sector.
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.
