Talking Dairy

Progress on water quality: where are we at and where are we going? | Ep. 79

June 26, 2024 DairyNZ
Progress on water quality: where are we at and where are we going? | Ep. 79
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In this episode of Talking Dairy, we dive into the topic of ongoing water quality improvement efforts by the dairy sector with Aslan Wright-Stow, Senior Manager - Science at DairyNZ. Aslan shares valuable insights on the sectors’ commitments, the progress made, measured benefits and the scientific advancements that are improving water quality management and decision making.

Links:
Sustainable Dairying: Water Accord
Waterbodies and wetlands
Talking Dairy Ep 73: Monitoring waterway health
Talking Dairy Ep 71: Water quality research update
Catchment group support

Introduction
What’s been done to improve waterways?
How did the dairy sector create behaviour change?
What are our commitments to healthy waterways?
Does the science show it’s working?
How to find the latest science and research
Why is stream shade important?
Advice for enhancing water quality on farm