Displaying items by tag: freshwater
Coming out of the crisis
National’s agriculture spokesman, Todd Muller on why the recovery from COVID-19 needs to include strategic water storage infrastructure.
Dairy farmers committed to water quality
Dairy farmers are committed to protecting New Zealand’s environment and taking action on-farm to support that, says DairyNZ.
Proper water strategy vital
A long-term strategy is required for water storage, explains Todd Muller, National’s agriculture spokesman.
Healthy Rivers decision please farmers
Waikato farmers are generally pleased with recommendations on Plan Change 1 "Healthy Rivers" that the Waikato Regional Council adopted this week.
Restrictions on water use in Bay of Plenty
Dry weather conditions are putting Bay of Plenty Regional Council waterways under unusual pressure.
Rural water faces nitrate risk
Farming families across Canterbury are the ones at most risk of the health effects of nitrates in their drinking water, says Canterbury medical officer of health Alistair Humphrey.
Focus on water’s future
IrrigationNZ’s biennial conference, coming up in April, aims to “to lead the conversation on the future of water for Aotearoa.”
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.
‘Game could soon be over for some farmers’
Proposed new environmental rules for the Waimakariri District will drive some farmers off their land, say farmers and their support groups.
No more muddying of the waters
Farmers will soon have an app to help them make better decisions about controlling erosion and reducing sediment entering New Zealand waterways.