Farming and land management

Advice, booklets and newsletters for farmers, land managers and lifestyle block owners.

Land Resources Team

The land resources team promote sustainable land and water management in the Otago region. They provide help and advice to local communities on the management of the region’s natural resources. Muc...

Sheep beef and deer

The land resources team promotes farming best practices across all grazing systems. For more information of farming best practices check out the Environmental considerations booklets or contact a...

Soils maps and database

The database is designed to assist in making farming or growing decisions. However, as the information describes only the typical average properties of the specified soil to a depth of 1 metre, it...

Catchment Programmes

The ORC Land Resources Team organise community based catchment programmes around Otago. Field days, farm visits and working groups are held to share knowledge and information on ORC rules,...

Dairy farming

Information and links on environmental considerations and initiatives for dairy farmers.

Soil moisture and evapotranspiration monitoring

A tool to help aid decisions about when soil conditions are appropriate to apply effluent in the south and to irrigate in the north.

Waterway protection programme

On this page About the Programme Background to the Programme Ongoing promotion Rules in the Water Plan Contact Read frequently asked questions (FAQ) about the Programme About the Programme Water is...

Stock effluent disposal

On this page: How spillage occurs on roads Doing the right thing to keep roads clear Stock effluent disposal sites How spillage occurs on roads Stock effluent spills can occur through: Carting...