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Nitrates in the news again – not enough rainwater to dilute nitrates from intensive dairy farming
Mike Joy: “The amount of water needed to dilute nitrogen ranged from 433 to 11,110 litres of water per litre of milk”

Trevor Le Lievre
Jul 5, 20222 min read


Some things about nitrates you should know if you are living in CHB
Gren Christie explains why nitrogen is a problem for those living in CHB and their pets.

Gren Christie
Jun 26, 20222 min read


Kaipara District Council irrigation trial demonstrates smart water use on high value crops
Snow Tane: “The purpose is to see how to use water better – the opportunity to diversify land use is the biggest opportunity I see”.

Wise Water Use
Jun 15, 20222 min read


MUST READ. Mike Joy, freshwater ecologist, busts the myth that dams are good for the environment
Mike Joy: “We should be investing in farming solutions that are drought resistant and adaptable to a region’s changing climate”.

Wise Water Use
Jun 2, 20222 min read


Study underway in HB to see if water-conservative almonds can be grown sustainably
Declan Graham (Plant & Food Research): “We’d investigate if we can grow almonds using less water compared to commercial practices overseas”

Wise Water Use
May 26, 20221 min read


Andrew Barnes, businessman, highlights risk to dairy industry from plant-based alternatives
Barnes: “The rise of alternatives to cow’s milk has happened sharp and fast”, impacting on a sector under heavy pressure to cut herd sizes.

Wise Water Use
May 26, 20221 min read
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