Useful Links

Keen to browse more on sustainable farming? Check out these links...


Best Practice: 

Fert Research Institute:
This fertiliser industry site promotes and encourages responsible and scientifically-based on-farm nutrient management. View and download the latest Code of Practice for Nutrient Management and use the on-line interactive nutrient management planning tool (Overseer).
 
Farmsure:
An on-farm sustainability programme, Farmsure is a code of practice for Sheep, Beef, Deer and Goat production based on Triple Bottom Line (TBL) reporting.
 
Whole Farm Sustainability Info Sheets:
Information sheets that summarise the results of the Ballance Farm Environment Awards ‘Learning from Leaders’ sustainable farming project. Real life examples of sustainable practices at work on the farm gleaned from BFEA achievers.
 
DairyNZ:
The DairyNZ environment webpage contains links to useful tools, guides, research projects and general information on the dairy farm environment.
 
Fonterra:
The Fonterra Sustainability webpage has links to a range of environmental initiatives and best practice guides.

 
Sources of Help:

PageBloomer:
A Hastings-based consultancy group that specialises in irrigation efficiency and sustainable land management, particularly precision agriculture.

Sustainable Farming Fund:
MAF’s Sustainable Farming Fund is targeted at helping the rural sector solve problems and take up opportunities to overcome barriers to economic, social and environmental viability. Funding is available each year through a two-stage application process. Visit the website to find out how to apply for funding and review results from funded projects.

Eco-Awards:

NZ Farm Environment Awards:
Been doing your bit for the farm environment? Then enter the Ballance Farm Environment Awards (BFEA), designed to promote sustainable land management on New Zealand farms.

Climate Change:

NZ Climate Change:
A government website that explains the basics and offers ideas on how every Kiwi can make a difference, starting now!

General News and Reference:
 
Growing for Good:
A major 2004 report by the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment into the issues surrounding the sustainability of intensive farming in New Zealand.
  
MAF's Rural NZ:
MAF's information site on what’s happening in rural New Zealand. Includes publications, results from research and development, and rural statistics.
 
Fencepost:
For the 'Fencepost' agricultural portal experience, visit this site to get customised weather forecasts and full access to farming information and services.
 
Rural News:
For the very latest rural news and views check out Rural News online.