A new app called EnviroWalk will help farmers identify opportunities to get even better environmental results.
Developed by DairyNZ, the app will make it easier for farmers to assess fertiliser use, effluent, waterways, races, cropping, water use and irrigation, and create an action plan on their smartphone.
Hundreds of farmers have already downloaded the free app since it was launched in July.
DairyNZ Lower North Island catchment engagement leader Adam Duker, who led the development of the app, says
the app allows farmers to have all the information they need at their fingertips. "We wanted to make it as easy as possible for them."
He says the app has a series of yes/no questions to help farmers identify areas on their farm that have opportunities to do things differently and get better environmental outcomes. Depending on the answers, the app suggests solutions or actions.