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Resources for
Farm Advisors
Paul Sutherland
As a rural professional, you can help farmers and growers understand the drivers for regulation and get ahead of the game. Be confident in trying new approaches, with case studies and evidence-based resources to inform on-farm decision making and reduce risk.
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Journal Article
An integrative approach to silvopastoral system design: perspectives, potentials and principles
Silvopastoral systems have complex impacts on a diverse range of outcomes, making it essential to design these systems using an integrative approach to maximise positive…
Infographic
How silvopastoral design could vary spatially within a farm
This schematic diagram illustrates how silvopastoral design could vary spatially within a farm and how the design relates to desired outcomes. A typical farm will…
Video
Integrated Impact Assessment (IIA) Framework Webinar
The Integrated Impact Assessment (IIA) Framework shows the impact of land use changes on economic, social, cultural and environmental indicators, allowing exploration of scenarios where…
Video
Introduction to the Find Data platform (MVP V1.2)
The Kuaha Matihiko: Digital Gateway project aimed to build a comprehensive online tool that provides access to New Zealand’s rich repository of land and water…
Interactive Tool
Find Data platform
Find Data provides fast and efficient access to vital information on land and water data, tailored to serve the diverse needs of its users. Currently…
Interactive Tool
SWIFT: Strengths, Weaknesses, Impact and Feasibility Tool
SWIFT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Impact and Feasibility Tool) is designed to support discussions that enable collective action groups (CAGs) to tackle complex environmental challenges. SWIFT can…
Summary
Demand & Supply: Trends and Risks of Imported Feed
The global price and availability of supplementary feeds – grain and PKE – have significant implications for New Zealand livestock farmers. Recenty completed research assessed…
Summary
Growing More Grain: Impacts & Opportunities for Dairy Farmers
New Zealand’s livestock sectors are reliant on imported grain and PKE. Recently completed research asks whether growing more grain in New Zealand is a viable…
Video
Matt Rout: Rere ki Uta Rere ki Tai update
Hear how dairy farmer Matt Rout has gone from questioning the future of farming, to finding the fun again. He talks about diverse pasture, using…
Technical Report
Farmer preferences and drivers of decision-making related to water quality actions and land use change in Tukituki
Farmer interviews and survey results indicate that farmers and growers in the Tukituki have demonstrated considerable commitment to enhancing water quality, with significant endeavours in…
Technical Report
Partnering for Change: Pilot and replicable model
This project provides evidence that physically connecting urban consumers with farmers and growers can positively influence beliefs and attitudes of all involved parties and as a…
Infographic
Partnering for Change: A shared-responsibility approach to environmental change
This infographic outlines the key learning, recommendations and changes made as a result of the Urban-Rural Partnerships for Equal Change research project.