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Leighton Perry's report (2017) Canterbury dairying situation…
Leighton Perry's report (2017)
Canterbury dairying situation
1100 herds
18% milk solids nationally
2010 govt removed elected councillors
and appointed commissioners to deliver
sustainable mangt of water
Initiated Land & Water Regional Plan,
4 Zone plans
Hurunui-Waiau
Hinds Plains
Upper Waitaki
Lower Waitaki
Farmers need solutions
for reducing N loss
Solutions
reducing N inputs
Better utilisation of N within the farm
capturing or re-using N before it enters waterways
Current farm solution
optimising farm system through planning and system design
improving fertiliser, irrigation and effluent to improve pasture growth and limit nutrient loss
dietary manipulation to decrease urinary N load within the urine patch
reducing wet season pasture and grazing to reduce urine patch deposition during high risk months (autumn/winter)
utilising winter active plants to increase N uptake during high risk months
improving winter crop management
Integration into farm systems requires
effectiveness of N loss systems
cost to implement
compatibility with existing farm systems
skill and labour requirements
Knowledge gaps/opportunities
Providing clear, concise and consistent information
Partnering with irrigation schemes to support independent irrigators
Increasing DNZ's environmental capacity and capability in Canterbury
Utilising exemplar farmers to promote farmer-to-farmer learning
Building understanding of the performance indicators for environmental performance
Promoting and supporting existing farm solution that met nutrient management requirements and sustain farm profitability
Investigate financial viability of off farm solution