Recent Articles
Views on establishing wetlands sought
Farmers with an interest in the establishment of wetlands on their properties are being invited to take part in a survey.
WLG helps farmers with riparian management
Thanks to funding from the Department of Conservation Arawai Kakariki Waituna Wetlands project, the Waituna Landcare Group is able to offer farmers assistance with their riparian planting programme, employing local, Peter Stewart, to do this work. Peter is now working on six farms in the Waituna Catchment, undertaking planting, clearing of plants and weed control. […]
Befriending calves works well
Calves that are stroked by people early in their life gain weight more quickly than animals that are not stroked.
Beware the droopy eyelid!
A new inherited disease that causes ptosis has been discovered in Finland.
X-rays help yields & pollution
Unexpected discovery in a pea and bean crop leads to new tools to help farmers.
World Wetlands Day Celebrated
World Wetlands Day is celebrated internationally on the 2nd February every year. The Waituna Landcare Group and the Gorge Road School joined together to celebrate our local Waituna Wetlands. The senior school walked the Waituna Loop Track, enjoying the new interpretation panels erected last spring and learning about wetland values and the history of the […]
Farmer well-being is important
While farmers’ well-being at work is not directly visible to the consumer, it forms an important part of responsible food production.
Employment rules need shake-up now
It’s not a job for the faint-hearted and you can see why contractors don’t want to have just anyone in control of such a set-up.
Slow release, sensed irrigation a huge breakthrough
The device has been complemented by a piece of software which takes into account the local context, such as plant properties and soil characteristics. This means, the system is also…
