Elizabeth Soal - Water Policy

12/08/2023

27/07/2023

The New Zealand edition of the July/August Irrigation Leader is here!

In this month’s cover story, we speak with CEO Susan Goodfellow of Central Plains Water Limited, which runs the largest irrigation scheme on the South Island: the 45,000‐hectare (111,197‐acre) Central Plains Water Enhancement Scheme. We learn about how the scheme is reducing groundwater pumping, resulting in aquifer and streamflow recovery, and working to uphold rigorous environmental rules.

https://bit.ly/3rIOEai

20/06/2023

Trailblazer Sustainable Irrigation award entrants receive a $1000 discount courtesy of Zimmatic. T's & C's apply.

Register your interest here: https://forms.gle/3fPY7LjFsdUYsUg69

12/04/2023

The New Zealand edition of the April Irrigation Leader is here!

In our cover story this month, North Otago–area farmer Jo Hay tells us about the change that irrigation has made in her area. During times of drought in the 1980s and 1990s, the entire regional economy suffered. Today, entities like the North Otago Irrigation Company (NOIC), for which she serves as a director, can mitigate those downturns. In our interview, Ms. Hay tells us more about her family’s operations, the NOIC, and the industry associations and community groups she is part of.

https://bit.ly/3GC0Q13

10/03/2023

The New Zealand edition of the March Irrigation Leader is here!

New Zealand’s regulations, climatic patterns, and land use are all changing. To help them understand these changes and know what to do in response, New Zealand farmers and government entities turn to Aqualinc Research for research, reports and strategic planning services. In this month’s cover story, we speak with Aqualinc’s director of research and development, John Bright, about this work and its importance for New Zealand’s future.

https://bit.ly/3FdwuS3

07/02/2023

The New Zealand edition of the February 2023 Irrigation Leader is here!

With concerns about climate change and water quality and quantity driving new regulations, this is a difficult time for many New Zealand farmers. Emma Crutchley is a sheep, cattle, and arable farmer and a new member of the board of directors of Irrigation New Zealand, and in our cover interview this month, she speaks about these challenges and the importance for farmers of getting a seat at the table and making their voices heard.

https://irrigationleadermagazine.com/volume-14-issue-2-february-nz/

06/01/2023

The New Zealand edition of the January Irrigation Leader is here!

Stephen McNally is a longtime irrigation industry professional who now serves as Irrigation New Zealand’s principal technical advisor. With personal experience as a grower, exporter, and business executive, he is uniquely positioned to help New Zealand’s irrigated farmers continue to advance their technical level. We learn more from Mr. McNally in this month’s cover story.

https://bit.ly/3X1S5TE

29/11/2022

When I was in Washington DC in September I was fortunate to spend time with Mike Mills, Director of Sustainability Solutions for Reinke Manufacturing. We met with representatives on Capitol Hill to discuss precision ag and the benefits it brings to the environment and to growers and farmers. I also sat down with Mike to do an interview for Irrigation Leader magazine. Check out the article on pages 36-37 of the latest NZ edition:

With levels in Lakes Powell and Mead continuing to sink, the Colorado basin drought is still top of mind for everyone in the American West.

08/10/2022

The October issue of Irrigation Leader is here! Click on the link below to read.

Irrigation districts own and operate major infrastructure and powerful machines, but their greatest assets are their employees. That being the case, it is just as important for