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Cows are messy eaters… 5% wastage!

Cows are messy eaters… 5% wastage!

| May 5, 2013 | 0 Comments

Dairy cows in New Zealand are fed almost exclusively on a range of pasture grasses. If you watch a cow eating you will notice that there is always some of each mouthful that falls to the ground uneaten – cows are messy eaters.

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Lest we forget the long drop

Lest we forget the long drop

| April 30, 2013 | 0 Comments

There may not be very many long drops left in Southland, but that doesn’t mean they should be forgotten. In recent times Environment Southland has extended their interest in pollution in the region. As it turns out it is not just the farming sector who would be contributing to the state of the region’s waterways. […]

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Pesticides not to blame for bee decline

Pesticides not to blame for bee decline

| April 30, 2013 | 0 Comments

Europe’s decision to ban neonicotinoids is another example of politicians making decisions meant for regulators. Pesticides have been blamed for a decline in bee health despite a lack of scientific proof. “Clear scientific evidence has taken a back-seat to a politically-based decision on regulation, which could mean the reduction of effective crop protection products in […]

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Upcoming Meeting

Upcoming Meeting

| April 19, 2013 | 0 Comments

Next Waituna Landcare Group meeting  is Monday 22nd April at Kapuka South Community Centre, 7.30pm.

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Conservation Volunteers to the Rescue

Conservation Volunteers to the Rescue

| April 17, 2013 | 0 Comments

Fonterra sponsor the Conservation Volunteers to assist with projects in the Waituna Catchment.

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Gravel pit restoration well under way

Gravel pit restoration well under way

| April 17, 2013 | 0 Comments

Just over a year ago the old gravel pit on the corner of Hanson Rd and Waituna Lagoon Rd was an eyesore

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Drought over, milk production to lift – yeah right!

Drought over, milk production to lift – yeah right!

| April 17, 2013 | 0 Comments

‘I couldn’t believe it when he said that the drought was over and that milk production would now go up for the season.
I’d be interested to see how farmers…’

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The meat industry

The meat industry

| April 17, 2013 | 0 Comments

I applaud the new Meat Industry group for trying to get a bit of reform and improvement in the industry but I was alarmed to read that they are seeking a mandate from farmers.

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Remember when, 2008: No Mexican standoff PLEASE

Remember when, 2008: No Mexican standoff PLEASE

| March 20, 2013 | 0 Comments

Murmurs of animosity and past rivalries between the co-operatives have Natural Producers Chairman Murray Rohloff concerned that the Mega-Merger negotiations are heading toward a Mexican Stand-Off.

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Legumes can help reduce fertiliser spend

Legumes can help reduce fertiliser spend

| March 19, 2013 | 1 Comment

 The high cost of fertilizer has caused many farmers to take a second look at how they spend their fertilizer dollar. Still, the use of fertilizer continues to be important to continue productivity of cropland, hayfields and pastures according to Tim Schnakenberg, agronomy specialist from Missouri, US. Crops and hayfields are especially at risk if […]

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