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Resources for
Regional Authorities
Paul Sutherland
People in local government can help farms operate in ways that ensure the health of our land and water. Our resources can help you increase your local community’s understanding of the drivers for regulation, undertake effective collaboration, and improve decision-making in catchments.
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Overview of Regenerative Agriculture in Aotearoa
The 1st webinar in a series of 5 about regenerative agriculture in New Zealand, held on 26 October 2021. Speakers: Dr Gwen Grelet (Manaaki Whenua…
Journal Article
Assessing the leaching of cadmium in an irrigated and grazed pasture soil
To decrease topsoil cadmium (Cd) concentrations we need to make inputs < outputs. Phosphorus fertiliser is the main input of Cd and leaching the main…
Journal Article
Trusting in the ‘Eye in the Sky’? Farmers’ and Auditors’ Perceptions of Drone Use in Environmental Auditing
Worldwide, the agricultural sector is under pressure to demonstrate environmental sustainability. In New Zealand, farm environment plans (FEPs) and their auditing were intended to guide…
Technical Report
Place-based approaches to assessing the impact of regenerative agriculture in NZ
Research on regenerative agriculture in New Zealand might benefit some regions more than others, finds this report. Regions that are likely to experience the effects…
Video
Regenerative Agriculture: Climate Change and Soil Health
The 2nd webinar in a series of 5 about regenerative agriculture in New Zealand, held on 3 November 2021. Speakers: Clare Buchanan (Align Farms), Dr…
Summary
Growing Kai Under Increasing Dry: Adapting to Increasing Drought
Advice to central and regional government, industry bodies, and the research, science and innovation community on what is needed to better support primary sector adaptation…
Video
Regenerative Agriculture: Biodiversity and Animal Welfare
The 3rd webinar in a series of 5 about regenerative agriculture in New Zealand, held on 9 November 2021. Speakers: Geoff Ross (Lake Hawea Station),…
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Regenerative Agriculture: Productivity, Profit and Food Quality
The 4th webinar in a series of 5 about regenerative agriculture in New Zealand, held on 17 November 2021. Speakers: Matt Harcombe (Silver Fern Farms),…
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Regenerative Agriculture: Measuring What Works, Where It Matters
The 5th webinar in a series of 5 about regenerative agriculture in New Zealand, held on 23 November 2021. Speakers: Mike Taitoko (Toha Foundry), Dr…
Summary
Project Summary: Perception of Drone Use in Environmental Management
This article summarises the results of a Rural Professionals Fund project that aimed to identify barriers to the use of drones in environmental compliance, monitoring…
Summary
Project Summary: Seeing, Understanding, Believing: A Farmer-Led Project into Waterway Improvement
This article summarises the results of a Rural Professionals Fund project that aimed to package practical methods for farmers to self-monitor waterway condition and ecological…
Summary
Project Summary: Facilitating Farmer Economic Understanding of Alternative Land Uses
This article summarises the results of a Rural Professionals Fund project that aimed to investigate the challenges faced by landowners when they seek to diversify…