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Ross H · 11-16-2009, 01:32 AM

Agreed Carmen,

Many Farmers have, and are changing their ways. This is extremely positive to see. Sadly many have yet to pick up the ball.

I worked on 16 different Dairy farms in my earlier years as a relief milker, in the Waikato area. I experienced their enviromental management. The contamination is still very evident today.

Also the amount of dairy farms from my day to the present have increased their herd numbers from an average of 180-200 cows to 600-1200 head.

Southland, as you will be aware, grew dramatically in terms of Dairy farming. Large herds, rushed management, big pollution.

My point was, really to show that our country is not the green clean image it makes out...sadly.

Peace always.

11-16-2009, 01:32 AM	#9
Ross H Project Avalon Moderator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Queensland Australia Posts: 507	Re: Enuf Is Enuf ~ Poison Free New Zealand ~ Protest 11/15 Agreed Carmen, Many Farmers have, and are changing their ways. This is extremely positive to see. Sadly many have yet to pick up the ball. I worked on 16 different Dairy farms in my earlier years as a relief milker, in the Waikato area. I experienced their enviromental management. The contamination is still very evident today. Also the amount of dairy farms from my day to the present have increased their herd numbers from an average of 180-200 cows to 600-1200 head. Southland, as you will be aware, grew dramatically in terms of Dairy farming. Large herds, rushed management, big pollution. My point was, really to show that our country is not the green clean image it makes out...sadly. Peace always.