BROWNS ROCK INTAKE CLOSURE: Thursday 8th November 2018

BROWNS ROCK INTAKE CLOSURE: Thursday 8th November 2018 Due to heavy rainfall, Ecan have flood warnings in place for the Waimakariri River. The river is rising… Read More

Community asked for feedback on Waimakariri water recommendations – 25 September 2018

The Waimakariri Water Zone Committee is seeking community feedback on draft recommendations for addressing challenges for freshwater management in the zone. Read More

2018 – 2019 Irrigation season water is now available

Irrigators requiring water please order through to water.orders@wil.co.nz or txt orders to 0275231295. Cut off time 3pm daily. Read More

Mycoplasma Bovis – Waimakariri Irrigation Ltd (WIL) Response Plan

In response to the Mycoplasma Bovis (M. Bovis) threat to farms and herds in the Waimakariri district, WIL has made a commitment to manage this risk. … Read More

Waimakariri scheme intake closed for 24 hours

Waimakariri scheme will be shut down this monring, with the water flows from the intake expected to resume on Saturday morning. The shutdown is to allow contractors to complete concrete works on the main race. Read More

May 13, 2019
May 13, 2019

Creative mindset vital for sustainable arable growth

Third generation Cust farmer Roscoe Taggart believes that continuous innovation is vital for sustainable arable farming. Read More
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May 2, 2019
May 2, 2019

Waimakariri Zone Committee seeks new members

Dairy farmer and farm environmental consultant David Ashby joined the Waimakariri Water Zone Committee to encourage fellow farmers to consider the environment when making decisions on-farm. Read More
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March 22, 2019
March 22, 2019

Technology boosts efficiency and enhances environment

Making informed decisions using technology has created more productive land use for farms while reducing their environmental impact, according to Eyrewell farmer Mike Smith. When Mike… Read More
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March 10, 2019
March 10, 2019

New fertigation trial will examine its effects on nutrient losses

A new project to trial the use of fertigation – which could help reduce nitrogen leaching on farms – is now underway. Pāmu (formerly Landcorp) is… Read More
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