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Sign up for the latest newsHundreds of poplars are being planted across Banks Peninsula to stabilise erosion-prone land, protect waterways and strengthen farm resilience.
There are many ways that farmers can access water in dry times without affecting river levels.
Prepare your farm for spring contractors by identifying hazards, mapping sensitive areas and clearly communicating environmental requirements.
Catch crops & ground cover: sow now to cut soil erosion, protect Critical Source Areas, and meet NZ winter grazing rules.
The Environment Court has ruled that the Managed Aquifer Recharge scheme can expand in mid-Canterbury, subject to revised consent conditions.
Winter grazing monitoring flights show South Canterbury farmers are making positive progress, while identifying opportunities for further improvement.
Follow these strategies to protect your soil best and prevent sedimentation and nutrient loss.
Innovative Canterbury farmers are discovering that winter housing can work well in our climate, delivering environmental, economic and animal welfare benefits.
Environment Canterbury guides Kaikōura farmers on flood recovery: minor waterway works allowed; major earthworks banned; effluent, stock & burning rules apply.
Virtual fencing is already changing how a local farmer manages stock on steep country, a trial explores whether the technology could also help protect wetlands.
With the winter months here, we're urging landowners to keep stock off stopbanks in wet conditions.