Deer Farming

Venison export by weight peaked in 2005 to around 27,500 tonnes and declined until 2009 and remained static at around 15,000 tonnes/year.

For information on Nutrient Management, Water Use, Pesticide Use, Energy Use and Solid Wastes, please go to NZ Farming on this web.

November 19, 2014

Deer Farming Continued

The 2013 deer population was 1.06 million which was a 3% drop from that of 2012. Deer population has been dropping since 2004. Despite the drop, the export contribution of the deer farming/industry to NZ economy is still a significant $560 million.

November 19, 2014

Waterway Management

There is increasing pressure globally and locally to maintain and improve water quality. Waterway management in the context of habitat enhancement should be a key component of farm planning & management and sustainability. Without proactive effort and targeted investment and maintenance, reactive actions may be needed to comply with water rules and regulations.

November 23, 2014

RMA Compliance

Understanding your compliance requirements at all levels of farm operation is the first step towards the Resource Management Act (RMA) compliance.

November 23, 2014

Consequences of not complying

While bearing up with the negative consequences the key is to not to repeat previous non-compliance and to take measures to prevent it in future. Apart from causing harm to the environment,