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The National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management, simply known as the Freshwater Policy provides local authorities with updated direction on managing freshwater, including but not limited to stock exclusion regulations and the synthetic nitrogen fertiliser cap (N-cap). Farmlands has an experienced team of Technical Field Officers and Agronomists who are able to work with you to tailor specific solutions to your FWP requirements, such as sowing catch crops to assist with possible nitrogen leaching. For solutions from our partners, view our Environmental Consultants.
Understand what the new policy means for you.
Nitrogen Cap
Double the pasture response of 40kg of Urea
Significantly reduce the cost of dry matter production
Expect to reduce nitrate leaching by about 15%
Increase crop yields
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Nitrogen cap
Huge reduction in N leaching from the urine patch - up to 89% depending on sward blend*
Ecotain(r) is a natural, environmentally friendly forage solution and it is the only product currently proven to reduce nitrate leaching as modelled by Overseer
Increases feed quality and/or supply during summer and autumn
Improves speed of sward recovery after summer dry
Improves cool season activity of pasture base
An ideal source of minerals for animal health and performance
A plant growth regulator for pasture that provides a rapid increase in pasture growth rate and dry matter production.
Boost pasture dry matter yield in ryegrass and clover pastures by 30-60% within three weeks of application.
Proven and extensively tested with over four years of national trials and farm studies.
Manage feed supply in cooler months such as spring and autumn
Water
Farmlands is collaborating with leading manufacturers to deliver practical stock water
systems for our shareholders. With best-in-class design and guidance from start to finish,
Farmlands will provide each shareholder with a solution that fits their farm's specific needs.
Visit your local Farmlands store or talk to your local TFO for how we can help with inputs on farm.
RESOURCES
Click the below links to learn more:
Government Policy Announcements
Low Slope Map
Beef & Lamb Fact Sheet
Dairy NZ Summary