A living orchard floor can sequester carbon, build soil biology, hold more moisture and host beneficial insects, all while reducing the use of chemicals.
Monday, 19 July 2021, 4:08 pm
A new project in the Hawke’s Bay is investigating the
impacts of tile drains on horticultural land, to provide
valuable information about their effect on freshwater
quality.
Horticultural tile drains are used to divert
excess moisture from the soil. This can help waterlogged
land become more productive. This project seeks to
understand whether this diversion of water contributes
additional nutrients to our waterways that may impact water
quality.
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI),
several key players in the horticulture industry, and
Hawke’s Bay Regional Council have kicked off a project to
investigate this further. MPI is contributing $1.34 million
Press Release – Ministry For Primary Industries A new project in the Hawkes Bay is investigating the impacts of tile drains on horticultural land, to provide valuable information about their effect on freshwater quality. Horticultural tile drains are used to divert excess moisture from the soil. …
A new project in the Hawke’s Bay is investigating the impacts of tile drains on horticultural land, to provide valuable information about their effect on freshwater quality.
Horticultural tile drains are used to divert excess moisture from the soil. This can help waterlogged land become more productive. This project seeks to understand whether this diversion of water contributes additional nutrients to our waterways that may impact water quality.
Press Release – Ministry For Primary Industries A new project in the Hawkes Bay is investigating the impacts of tile drains on horticultural land, to provide valuable information about their effect on freshwater quality. Horticultural tile drains are used to divert excess moisture from the soil. …
A new project in the Hawke’s Bay is investigating the impacts of tile drains on horticultural land, to provide valuable information about their effect on freshwater quality.
Horticultural tile drains are used to divert excess moisture from the soil. This can help waterlogged land become more productive. This project seeks to understand whether this diversion of water contributes additional nutrients to our waterways that may impact water quality.
Tararua District could grow blueberries, hazelnuts, apples and feijoas - study
6 May, 2021 04:00 AM
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A new study has found the Taurua District could grow blueberries, hazelnuts, cider apples and feijoas. Photo / 123rf
A new study has found the Taurua District could grow blueberries, hazelnuts, cider apples and feijoas. Photo / 123rf
RNZ
A new study for alternative land uses in the Tararua District shows blueberries, hazelnuts, cider apples and feijoas could be successfully grown in the area.
The report commissioned by The Tararua District Council and done by AgFirst assessed the soil quality, climate and economics of each crop.