Despite the whirlwind of year we’ve all had so far, our international projects have been able to continue and show remarkable resilience. Juan, project co-ordinator of the Colombia Dairy Value Chain project, takes a moment to reflect on how Covid-19 has affected the project and how our team in Colombia manages to keep the ball rolling.
Read MoreRecently, new regulations for agricultural intensification have come into effect. Sam Mander breaks down the new requirements and clarifies when resource consents for land use change are required.
Read MoreIn occasion of an invitation from Central Plains Water to a workshop on nitrogen loss, The AgriBusiness Group is hosting a giveaway for a drone shoot of your farm on Facebook.
Read MoreToday, the new stock exclusion regulations come into force. Dave Lucock takes you through the gist of the new requirements and explains when they start applying to your farm system.
Read MoreRecently, the Government released the action for health waterways package which establishes new requirements for winter grazing management practices. Although the new standards won’t come into effect before May 2021, it is important that farmers familiarise themselves with these rules now, as they have direct implications for upcoming decisions regarding crop and paddock selection in spring this year. Amelia explains what you need to know now and how to adopt the right changes early on.
Read MoreDave Lucock is involved in the Auditor Reference Group that monitors and recommends improvements to the Farm Environment Plan audit process. For instance, the Group helps to develop guidelines for winter grazing management plans that are required as part of FEPs in Canterbury.
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