Farm Enviro Walk
We all know on-farm environmental issues can be complex and often difficult to understand. Nevertheless, DairyNZ has found most farmers are proactive when it comes to managing the impact of their farming operation on the environment.
The problem arises when you either don’t realise you have an environmental issue, or you have an issue but don’t know how to resolve it. This is where the Farm Enviro Walk can help.
It is the first practical tool available to dairy farmers that can help you understand what environmental issues you may have. It then points you toward experts who can help you find solutions and investigate potential opportunities.
DairyNZ has designed the Farm Enviro Walk in such a way to 
ensure it can make a significant impact on environmental issues in the dairy industry when farmers use the information gained. There's a self-assessment checklist you can use to walk your farm to assess potential issues and problems. There is a Notebook you can use to write notes about steps you can take to address any issues you find. And, finally, we've designed a comprehensive Technical Support Manual that provides in-depth information about effluent, nutrient and land management issues.
Development of the Farm Enviro Walk is part of a significant programme of work supported by an investment of $5.1 million a year for the next three years, which is paid from the dairy industry good levy.
If you want to learn how to self assess risks and opportunities related to nutrients, effluent and land management or the Farm Enviro walk tool, there will be a series of field days held during November - these dates will be posted to the website in October. This follows on from the well-received Farm Enviro Walk field days held in April and May 2008. By attending the field days you will receive your very own copy of The Farm Enviro Walk. The tool can also be ordered by clicking here or by calling 0800 4 DAIRY.
- Order your own copy of the Farm Enviro Walk Toolkit
- View Resources that may be useful to you when completing the Farm Enviro Walk
- Read what others say about the Farm Enviro Walk Tool.
