Environment Canterbury has today released a report commissioned by the five agencies with statutory responsibility for land and water management in the iconic Mackenzie Basin.
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Come along to one of our drop-in sessions across the region to find out if your Farm Environment Plan is up to date and receive personalised help.
Looking after the environment is essential for Selwyn farmer Tony Dodunski. An independent check shows he’s well on the way to achieving sustainable farming.
A Hororata dairy farm has been convicted and fined $30,000 after illegally discharging effluent onto land.
Connecting people with different lifestyles is vital for breaking down the rural-urban divide, according to Eyrewell farmer Michelle Maginness.
Environment Canterbury is to appeal the December 2018 High Court decision, Dewhirst Land Company Ltd v Canterbury Regional Council, to the Court of Appeal.
Environment Canterbury has announced that the Nutrient Management and Waitaki Plan Change, Plan Change 5 to the Land & Water Regional Plan, is operative.
Thirty demonstration wetlands in Canterbury are to receive government support as part of the latest round of funding from the Sustainable Farming Fund.
There is plenty of support available around the region to help farmers understand and meet the conditions of their consents and other local rules.
After steadily declining since 2013, this year has seen just 10 new dairy conversions in Canterbury. Is this a blip or a trend?
A mild winter and a moist humid spring/early provide a great season for pasture growth. Unfortunately, undesirable grass species also enjoy these conditions.
Check, clean dry your equipment between waterways to avoid the spread of unwanted freshwater pests including the invasive alga didymo.