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Farm environment planning
Waikato Regional Council encourages you to make use of our online courses, which build understanding of key environmental planning concepts and how they apply to farm environment plans.
Effluent management
Waikato dairy farmers operate their dairy effluent systems under Permitted Activity Rules set out in the Waikato Regional Plan, the Resource Management (National Environmental Standards for Freshwater) Regulations 2020 (NES-F), and Resource Management (Stock Exclusion) Regulations 2020.
Reduce farm and rural waste
An estimated 366,800 tonnes of waste is disposed of annually on farms in the Waikato region. Find information on how to manage and dispose of waste within the rules for your region and in environmentally friendly ways.
Nutrient management
Find out about the rules and regulations for nitrogen loading, fertiliser application and critical source areas for your farm environment planning.
Freshwater Farm Plans
Freshwater farm plans (FWFP) are part of a regulated farm planning system for farmers and growers. Find out more.
Intensive winter grazing
Find out more about the intensive winter grazing (IWG) national legal requirements and the rules for our region.
Nitrogen cap (N cap)
Read about the national requirement to report synthetic nitrogen fertiliser use and how to provide your data for reporting.
Water takes
Learn about resource consents, use, and environmental monitoring of water.
Soil management and erosion control for farmers
Know the rules for erosion control structures, soil disturbance and cleanfill activities. Learn about visual soil assessments and soil management.
Planting, waterways and wetland management
Find out how managing waterways, wetlands, fencing and tracks can benefit you and your farm.
Lake Taupō catchment
Rules and resources for protecting the Lake Taupō catchment.
Farm Menus
Created by Waikato Regional Council and industry leaders to provide a menu of practices to improve nutrient management and reduce impacts on water quality.
Forestry
Rules and guides when converting forestry to farms.
A Government-commissioned panel of scientists have reviewed the nitrogen modelling tool Overseer and have found shortcomings. Learn about the Overseer review and how it will impact the Waikato Region.
Find out more about the new Essential Freshwater rules and regulations and how they apply to you in the Waikato.
Access our latest environmental monitoring information and live data feeds.
Resource consents are permits that allow you to use or take water, land or coastal resources. They also allow the discharge of water or wastes into air, water or onto land. Resource consents include conditions to protect people and the environment.
We've divided the region up into the eight catchment management zones for service delivery. Find your zone area to see who your local contacts are, and what's going on.
The regional council’s role during times of drought is to provide up-to-date information, particularly to resource consent holders of water takes.
Landcare groups are partnerships where local people work together to take action on local environmental issues. People find that being part of a landcare group helps them to get support from a range of organisations and sponsors.
Land use has changed dramatically over the last 150 years. How we manage the land is critical, as it affects erosion rates, soil quality and the habitat of native plants and animals. Find out about land and soil in the region.
Agrichemicals are chemicals (other than fertiliser) used to manage plant pests and diseases. They include fungicides, insecticides and herbicides.
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