Displaying items by tag: irrigation

Thursday, 07 September 2017 12:55

Irrigation could pump millions into Northland - study

A newly released study suggests major irrigation projects in Kaipara and the mid-north of Northland could create hundreds of jobs and boost the regional economy by tens of millions annually.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 22 August 2017 07:55

Irrigators question water tax

The good work farmers are already doing to minimise the environmental impact of irrigation could stop if they had to pay water royalties, says Irrigation New Zealand chair Nicky Hyslop.

Published in General News
Friday, 16 June 2017 10:55

Most irrigation is on target – study

A summer-long on-farm study of irrigation efficiency in the Ashburton area will provide a benchmark for progress.

Published in Management
Thursday, 25 May 2017 07:55

Irrigation scheme still to proceed

A multimillion-dollar irrigation scheme for South Canterbury will still go ahead despite falling short of its capital-raising target.

Published in General News
Thursday, 16 March 2017 11:55

Cash grant a boon to water scheme

A farmer and community led irrigation scheme has secured $1.37 million funding from the Government.

Published in Management
Sunday, 26 February 2017 10:55

Water options set to be popular

Water, soil monitoring, irrigation and weather systems will be hot topics at this year’s East Coast Farming Expo, as the region battles the effects of another summer drought.

Published in Opinion
Monday, 28 November 2016 11:43

Irrigation flushing

Irrigation systems are a crucial investment for the production of high yielding quality produce.

Published in General News

Federated Farmers believes the investment of $3.4 million into the Hurunui Water Project by Crown Irrigation Investments will ensure the future resilience of North Canterbury.

Published in General News
Monday, 21 November 2016 10:55

Irrigation a ‘dam’ good thing

The Opuha Dam irrigation project is bringing $126 million annually into the South Canterbury region, says local farmer Nicky Hyslop.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 16 November 2016 08:10

Caution needed as irrigators resume business

Irrigating farmers need to take care as they turn infrastructure back on following Monday’s devastating earthquakes.

Published in General News
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