Farmers key role in Oroua River’s success

5 December 2014

Farmers key role in Oroua River’s success

Federated Farmers congratulates the Manawatu River Leader’s Accord and its signatories on the stunning result with the Oroua River, which received the 2014 New Zealand River Award for the second most improved river in the country.

Federated Farmers Manawatu-Rangitikei provincial president, James Stewart, says “As members of the Accord, Federated Farmers couldn’t be more proud.

“Over the course of five years a Federated Farmers survey tells us that Horizon’s dairy farmers have spent an average of $100,000 per farm on riparian planting, fencing, effluent management and farming precision technology.This, along with other efforts such as the upgrading of the waste-water treatment plants and the Sustainable Land Use Initiative, have all had positive affects on the region’s rivers.”

He explains that the Accord is about the collaborative community approach and setting achievable targets for our rivers that the region can be proud of.

“Farmers are in their doing their bit.I’d like to thank and congratulate all the farmers who are making the positive changes happen. We are the caretakers of the land and your time, investment and care is acknowledged and appreciated.

“This award shows the community collaborative process is working. We are making real progress, which will only continue to inspire farmers to continue to invest in retiring land, fencing and planting waterways and upgrading their systems.”

ENDS

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