Talking Dairy

Planting – do it once, do it right | Ep. 52

June 07, 2023 DairyNZ
Planting – do it once, do it right | Ep. 52
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Talking Dairy
Planting – do it once, do it right | Ep. 52
Jun 07, 2023
DairyNZ

Our guests on this episode are Morrinsville farmer Johan van Ras, planting professional Antony Snodgrass, and DairyNZ’s Aslan Wright-Stow, Senior Manager – Environment. 

Hear their perspectives on how to successfully undertake a planting project on the farm, including some common mistakes to avoid, tips on prep and maintenance, what we can learn from science and research, and what benefits (some unexpected) you’re likely to see.

Shownotes

Planting waterways - DairyNZ

DairyNZ Riparian Planner - DairyNZ

Native Planting Services - Koroneiki Developments

Waikato environment award winners, Johan and Kylie van Ras, hope to spur others into environmental action (linkedin.com)

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Our guests on this episode are Morrinsville farmer Johan van Ras, planting professional Antony Snodgrass, and DairyNZ’s Aslan Wright-Stow, Senior Manager – Environment. 

Hear their perspectives on how to successfully undertake a planting project on the farm, including some common mistakes to avoid, tips on prep and maintenance, what we can learn from science and research, and what benefits (some unexpected) you’re likely to see.

Shownotes

Planting waterways - DairyNZ

DairyNZ Riparian Planner - DairyNZ

Native Planting Services - Koroneiki Developments

Waikato environment award winners, Johan and Kylie van Ras, hope to spur others into environmental action (linkedin.com)

Johan: planting up 4ha of 'waste area'
What process did Johan follow?
Seeking advice before he started
Johan shares his planting mistakes
Unexpected benefits
Antony shares key things to consider before starting a planting project
Biggest mistakes Antony sees farmers making
Maintenance tips
What and when to plant
Take your time before starting
Dealing to convolvulus
Getting the community involved
DairyNZ's planting guides
Reasons for planting
Aslan: what's special about riparian planting?
How current govt policy considers riparian management
More than just planting trees along a waterway?
Width of riparian buffers; natives vs exotics
Improving effectiveness of riparian management
Council incentives for farm planting
How does the Farm Enviro Plan process support riparian planting?