Economic Evaluation of Stock Water Reticulation on Hill Country

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. Unveiled at a presentation on Wednesday, 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.

This report discusses factors impacting the price and supply of IPF, quantifies the New Zealand livestock sectors which feed it and examines the consequences of global supply shortages.