Displaying items by tag: irrigation

Thursday, 25 February 2016 15:55

Attending to sprinklers gives good payoff

With the hot, dry weather upon us thoughts turn to irrigation, but often little thought is given to maintenance of systems which can have huge benefits in efficient use of water.

Published in General News
Monday, 22 February 2016 14:25

Freshwater paper ‘useful’

Federated Farmers has welcomed the release of the Government's discussion paper on freshwater management as a "useful next step".

Published in General News
Monday, 22 February 2016 13:25

Irrigation NZ urges Government to act

Irrigation New Zealand welcomes the Government's 'Next steps for fresh water' consultation document but encourages the Government to 'get on with it.'

Published in General News
Tuesday, 16 February 2016 07:55

Council decision shocks irrigators

Canterbury irrigators are shocked at Environment Canterbury's decision to stop them expanding as the regional council attempts to bring nutrient leaching under control in one of its water 'red zones'.

Published in General News
Thursday, 11 February 2016 09:35

Sensor has pasture watering itself

Researchers at the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA) are developing a system that tells you when to irrigate your pasture, then goes ahead and does it for you.

Published in World News

IrrigationNZ has shortlisted four finalists for its Innovation in Irrigation Award rather than the usual three, for the second time only.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 20 January 2016 14:42

Irrigating farmers coping well with El Nino

While drought conditions persist in many parts of the country, some irrigating farmers are coping well, says IrrigationNZ.

Published in General News
Sunday, 03 January 2016 07:54

Irrigating for dry conditions workshop

South Canterbury farmers have a chance to join a Pleasant Point workshop on Friday, October 14 showing them how to irrigate efficiently to cope with dry conditions.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 02 December 2015 14:02

Ruataniwha irrigation scheme a step closer

The propsed Hawke's Bay Ruataniwha irrigation scheme is another step closer following the approval of the design and construction contract for its dam at a regional council meeting last week.

Published in General News
Sunday, 29 November 2015 16:27

Cheap Oz water a money spinner

The flood irrigated pastures of Mike MacLaughlin's Western Australian farm are a "real money spinner" despite the salty water.

Published in General News
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