Post-landslip aid for farmers

A special event aimed at helping farmers and landowners cope with landslips resulting from recent floods, storms and Cyclone Gabrielle is being held at Ahuroa this month.

Beef + Lamb NZ is organising the Slip Recovery Field Day, bringing industry experts and funding organisations to Ahuroa Hall on Wednesday, May 31, from 10am to 2pm.

Topics covered with include slip revegetation, land regeneration, land use change and future planning. There will also be tools available for mapping and tuition on how to use them, and lunch will be provided.

Beef + Lamb NZ’s northern North Island extension manager Katrina Stead said stories and resources would be shared from people who were involved in recovery on the ground during previous adverse events, such as Cyclone Bola.

“We will also be joined by local organisations that have funds available for farming businesses and tools to help with recovery,” she said.

Local farmland has suffered extensive slip damage in recent months, with the Kaipara Hills area being particularly badly affected. To register for the slip recovery day, visit https://events.beeflambnz.com/event/ registration?id=BLNZ_Slip_Recovery_Field_ Day_Ahuroa995811630

Info: Contact Katrina Stead on 027 489 7343 or email katrina.stead@beeflambnz. com