Two Waikato farmers and two farming companies have been fined a total of $108,000 after unlawfully discharging dairy effluent. <\/p>\n
Stella Farming Ltd, LTB Farms Ltd, Scott Blundell, and Michael Davison appeared in the Huntly District Court on December 1. <\/p>\n
They appeared as part of three separate prosecutions by the Waikato Regional Council, charged with unlawful discharges of dairy effluent through improper use of irrigators. <\/p>\n
Stella Farming Ltd faced an additional charge for failing to exclude stock from a waterway. <\/p>\n
The breaches took place between March and August 2024 accross the wider Te Awamutu area<\/p>\n
Stella Farming Ltd was fined $44,000, LTB Farms Ltd was fined $26,000, Blundell was fined $2000, and Davison was fined $36,000. <\/p>\n
Blundell, an employee of LTB Farms, was also sentenced to 100 hours of community service.<\/p>\n
\u201cEffluent irrigation is a critical part of dairy farm management, but when it\u2019s done incorrectly, it can cause negative impacts on waterways,” Waikato regional compliance manager, Patrick Lynch, said.<\/p>\n
“All farmers have a responsibility to ensure their systems are fit for purpose and operated correctly.<\/p>\n
“Waikato Regional Council remains committed to ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and protecting the region\u2019s waterways and land from harmful discharges.”<\/p>\n
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