As I near completion of my summer internship at The AgriBusiness Group and prepare to return to student life at Lincoln University, I reflect on the value and relevance of today’s agricultural degree – specifically for the environmental management of farm systems. This year, I will undertake my fourth and final year of a Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Honours) with a Major in Environmental Management.
Read MoreSheffield Deer Farmer Stu Stokes – talks flooding, covid, mental health & navigating legislation
It’s been a tough one. A year of significant challenges has hit many Cantabrian farmers. Chatting to Stu Stokes and daughter Holly, I came to understand just how hard. Over the past two years Stu has lost a brother to cancer, lost his best mate, faced Covid market challenges, dealt with flooding and huge winds and to top it off the “bloody Sheffield Pub burnt down!”. Through all this, legislation changes requiring implementation of a Farm Environmental Plan (FEP), which is audited, is actually helping Stu with the direction and management of his business, “…to do nothing isn’t an option”.
Read MoreFor the past 15 years, farmers have generally tackled compliance, environmental and social problems by themselves, occasionally engaging the help of a consultant. However, the issues arising in our environment is not from a single activity but a collection of activities. The Essential Freshwater Package has initiated a change, with focus on catchment context and catchment management.
Read MoreWhat would you do? Due to prolonged drought, the only feed you have on your farm is a few paddocks of kale. You have multiple classes of stock to feed and not enough break fences or space to feed them all in-situ.
Read MoreSam shares how hill country farmers can use pine forestry to optimise their farming business and do right by the environment.
Read MoreThe NZ Peru Dairy Support Project has been chosen as one of 20 projects to feature on an interactive map highlighting livestock and climate resilience innovations.
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