Environment Southland was to begin its winter grazing aerial compliance inspections on Tuesday, with the organisation expecting big improvements from the region's farmers. A number of others were referred to Environment Southland for advice and support on winter grazing. READ MORE:* Southland farmers warned about winter grazing as Environment Southland holds hui* Environment Southland's Phillips won't resign over Southland winter grazing* Federated Farmers slams Shadbolt comments about cowsEnvironment Southland chief executive Rob Phillips said last year’s winter grazing practices left a lot to be desired. Robyn Edie/Stuff Environment Southland chief executive Rob Phillips says winter grazing practices left a lot to be desired in 2019. The organisations, including DairyNZ, Beef and Lamb, Federated Farmers and the Ministry of Primary Industries, had provided a range of support to farmers.

Source: Stuff June 16, 2020 03:33 UTC