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What lifestyle farmers need to know about retiring land into the ETS

What lifestyle farmers need to know about retiring land into the ETS

Learn how lifestyle farmers can benefit from New Zealand’s Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) by retiring uneconomic pasture, earning carbon credits, and generating income. Discover key steps, potential earnings, and important considerations for sustainable land use.

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Rural Fire Safety Guide

Rural Fire Safety Guide

Discover what rural firefighters want you to know. Rural fire safety is not the same as urban fire safety. You need to know what you're expected to provide.

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Buying the right watertank

Buying the right watertank

Discover how to choose the right water tank for your lifestyle block. Learn about different types, sizes, and features to ensure you get the best option for your water storage needs.

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Planning and planting an orchard

Planning and planting an orchard

Advice on planning and planting a home orchard including layout, mulching, watering and more.

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Dreaming of Buying a Lifestyle Block?

Dreaming of Buying a Lifestyle Block?

If you’re at the dreaming-only stage, the important questions are those of the realities of the dream of buying in the countryside.

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Planning and planting a woodlot

Planning and planting a woodlot

If you're planning to plant trees on your lifestyle block for firewood here is the information you need.

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