The Waimakariri River has been regarded as a taonga by generations of Ngāi Tahu whānau – a treasure to be carefully looked after. Today, as Ngāi Tahu Farming branch into dairy farming, drawing essentials water from the Waimakariri, the iwi role as kaitiaki in the management of waterways enters a new phase. Ngāi Tahu whānau see the health and well being of our waterways as important to the health of all New Zealanders and to that end, Ngāi Tahu Farming has invested heavily in research and development that will mitigate any nutrient and water quality issues associated with dairying. Glen Clayton, Development Manager, Ngāi Tahu Farming says ongoing research and development is critical for the dairy industry as it moves forward. “We’ve got to keep moving ahead; if we don’t, things in the industry won’t improve. We’ve set up our first Eyrewell dairy farm as a model farm – one … Continue reading Irrigation key to farm development