TAG consultants, Dave Lucock and Sam Mander, provided the rural professional expertise in the Our Land and Water research project run by Lincoln University, titled “Canterbury Farmers’ and Rural Professionals’ Perception of Drone Use in Environmental Management”.
Read MoreIn the past two years the changes in regulation has created uncertainty for farmers – this uncertainty isn’t new in farming history in New Zealand. Amelia reflects on New Zealand’s agricultural history and the challenges that farmers have overcome.
Read MoreDespite a one-year deferral of the new winter grazing management provisions, farmers are urged to develop a winter management plan now and use this winter to adopt and trial potential new practices.
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 MoreDeclining mental health is a a real issue in our rural communities. Here is how you can read the signs early on if one of your friends or family members is not feeling well and may need your support.
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