61% of NZ dairy farm operators increased synthetic nitrogen use in 2023, with 85% of farm waterways exceeding nitrate guidelines.
61% of NZ dairy farm operators reported synthetic nitrogen use in 2023, while 45% reported in 2022. Nitrogen fertiliser impacts water quality, with 85% of farm catchment waterways exceeding the nitrate guideline threshold. Despite rules requiring reporting and capping nitrogen use, gaps in reporting leave an incomplete understanding of the issue.
July 01, 2024
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