The most common agricultural activities in Aotearoa are dairy, cropping, sheep, and beef farming.
Agricultural activities that significantly impact the environment usually require a resource consent. For example, a discharge permit for discharging farm waste to waterways, the use and application of chemical sprays, or a water permit for taking water and diverting it for irrigation, all require a resource consent.
Kaitiaki Tools will help you identify activities and environmental impacts specifically related to agriculture and the associated impacts.
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Cropping
Crops grown for agricultural purposes are mostly produced for animal feed. -
Dairy
Dairy farms produce milk and milk products that supply both the domestic and the overseas export markets. -
Dry stock
Dry stock farming consists predominantly of pasture grazing beef cattle, sheep, and deer for meat, wool, and velvet production. -
Impacts of agriculture
How do agricultural activities impact water quality and mahinga kai? -
Mitigation and best practice options
Here are some simple steps to minimise the effects of dairying on water quality and mahinga kai.
