Total results 49
Total results 49
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Managing GHG emissions
It is estimated that biological emissions can be reduced by up to 10% for the dairy sector through farm management practices. DairyNZ is helping identify options to reduce emissions, improve farm system efficiency, and strengthen profitability.
Environment•4 min read
Managing GHG emissions
It is estimated that biological emissions can be reduced by up to 10% for the dairy sector through farm management practices. DairyNZ is helping identify options to reduce emissions, improve farm system efficiency, and strengthen profitability.
Environment•4 min read
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Climate overview
Governments, communities, businesses and individuals around the world are increasingly focused on reducing emissions to limit further rises in global temperatures. DairyNZ has a programme of work underway to support farmers to respond.
Environment•2 min read
Climate overview
Governments, communities, businesses and individuals around the world are increasingly focused on reducing emissions to limit further rises in global temperatures. DairyNZ has a programme of work underway to support farmers to respond.
Environment•2 min read
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Odour Management
Odour from farm dairy effluent is increasingly an issue as herd sizes grow and urban boundaries get closer to operating farms. If the regional council receives a complaint about an odour, they will come out to the farm and assess the situation.
EnvironmentOdour Management
Odour from farm dairy effluent is increasingly an issue as herd sizes grow and urban boundaries get closer to operating farms. If the regional council receives a complaint about an odour, they will come out to the farm and assess the situation.
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On-farm emissions
New Zealand has the lowest carbon footprint for milk in the world. However, in New Zealand, half of our emissions come from agriculture, with dairy contributing just under half of New Zealand’s agricultural livestock emissions.
Environment•3 min read
On-farm emissions
New Zealand has the lowest carbon footprint for milk in the world. However, in New Zealand, half of our emissions come from agriculture, with dairy contributing just under half of New Zealand’s agricultural livestock emissions.
Environment•3 min read
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Related tools
Riparian Planner
Creating a riparian management plan to fence, plant and protect waterways is now easy with our new online tool.
Tools
Environment
Dairy Effluent Storage Calculator (DESC)
The Dairy Effluent Storage Calculator (DESC) tool helps determine dairy effluent storage requirements for dairy farms.
Tools
Environment
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Effluent System Design or Upgrade
Farm dairy effluent systems manage waste from your dairy farm. Choosing the right system requires professional advice, considering future plans, and picking the right person for the job.
Environment•3 min read
Effluent System Design or Upgrade
Farm dairy effluent systems manage waste from your dairy farm. Choosing the right system requires professional advice, considering future plans, and picking the right person for the job.
Environment•3 min read
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Effluent Compliance
Effluent compliance is essential for dairy farming's long-term sustainability. The page you're viewing provides self-audit checklists to help you achieve resource consent compliance across various regions of New Zealand.
Environment•1 min read
Effluent Compliance
Effluent compliance is essential for dairy farming's long-term sustainability. The page you're viewing provides self-audit checklists to help you achieve resource consent compliance across various regions of New Zealand.
Environment•1 min read
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Effluent Storage
Effluent storage on your farm is crucial and requires careful planning and design. With a well-designed storage system, you'll experience peace of mind, improved irrigation, efficient use of nutrients and water, and enhanced environmental protection.
Environment•3 min read
Effluent Storage
Effluent storage on your farm is crucial and requires careful planning and design. With a well-designed storage system, you'll experience peace of mind, improved irrigation, efficient use of nutrients and water, and enhanced environmental protection.
Environment•3 min read
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Effluent Management and Operation
Good effluent management on your dairy farm combines a well-designed system with proper processes to ensure the right amount of effluent gets applied to pasture at the right time.
Environment•3 min read
Effluent Management and Operation
Good effluent management on your dairy farm combines a well-designed system with proper processes to ensure the right amount of effluent gets applied to pasture at the right time.
Environment•3 min read
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Reduce N Fert Use
Using less nitrogen (N) fertiliser on your dairy farm can improve water quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Environment•10 min read
Reduce N Fert Use
Using less nitrogen (N) fertiliser on your dairy farm can improve water quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Environment•10 min read
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Reduce N Loss
Nitrogen loss from your dairy farm negatively impacts both the environment and your efficiency. This page explains how excess nitrogen occurs mainly from the surplus intake in dairy cattle diets, and how it can contribute to pollution and
Environment•5 min read
Reduce N Loss
Nitrogen loss from your dairy farm negatively impacts both the environment and your efficiency. This page explains how excess nitrogen occurs mainly from the surplus intake in dairy cattle diets, and how it can contribute to pollution and
Environment•5 min read