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Farm Management
Paul Sutherland
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Technical Report
Land Use Diversification Challenges and opportunities for three North Canterbury farmers
This project concentrated on the unique opportunity to assess three separate farm businesses and the proposed changes to their systems, illustrating the environmental impacts and…
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…
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
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.
Guidance
Partnering for Change work group process guide
This guide details how to start a Partnering for Change work group in your region. It details: Key steps to starting, maintaining and replicating a…
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
Integration of agroforestry systems within irrigated dairy farms in Waimakariri, Canterbury
The opportunity of integrating agroforestry within irrigated dairy farms in Waimakariri, Canterbury, was investigated via farmer surveys, a literature review and two desktop case studies…
Interactive Tool
Changing Climate: Disease Risk & Costs
This free interactive tool provides apple and grape growers and prospective investors with a glimpse into how climate change may affect the risk and costs…