Economic Evaluation of Stock Water Reticulation on Hill Country
AgFirst carried out an economic evaluation of reticulating stock water on hill country sheep & beef farms in 2016. This showed strong positive financial returns, as well as environmental gains.
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January 1, 2017
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SUMMARY
AgFirst carried out an economic evaluation of reticulating stock water on hill country sheep & beef farms in 2016. This showed strong positive financial returns, as well as environmental gains.
The new Future Farm Systems Research Programme: The Path to 2050 white paper outlines a roadmap for how farming in Aotearoa can evolve sustainably, efficiently and resiliently, co-authored by Erica van Reenen.
The recently released Waikato-Bay of Plenty Dairy Financial Survey 2025 provides an in-depth look at the financial health of dairy farms across the Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions. This survey conducted by AgFirst offers a wealth of information that is essential for anyone involved in the dairy industry.
Horticultural tile drains are used to divert excess moisture from the soil which can help waterlogged land become more productive. The purpose of this project seeks to understand whether this diversion of water contributes additional nutrients to our waterways that may impact water quality.
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