Agricultural Science & Irrigation
Support productive, sustainable agricultural systems with sound technical advice. Expertise covers soil, water, nutrients, irrigation, wastewater, land management and planning.
What We Offer
Nutrient and Farm Management:
Develop practical nutrient budgets, Farm Environment Plans and management programmes supported by OVERSEER® modelling, soil testing and independent technical advice.
Agricultural Wastewater Management:
Assess, design and manage farm dairy effluent and intensive livestock wastewater systems, including storage, irrigation, monitoring and discharge options.
Irrigation and Water Supplies:
Investigate water supplies and develop, evaluate and consent irrigation systems, from individual farms to large community schemes.
Land, Consenting and Project Support:
Provide soil and drainage assessments, options analysis, resource consent support, strategic planning, project management and practical advice for changing farm systems.
Why It Matters
Sound management of soil, water, nutrients and farm wastes supports productive agricultural systems while protecting the wider environment. Clear technical advice helps landowners understand their options, meet regulatory requirements and make well-informed decisions from the farm through to processing.
Aditional Benefits
Integrated planning can reduce environmental and consenting risk, improve water and nutrient efficiency, and help prioritise investment at the right time. LEI’s practical, science-based approach also supports clearer communication between farmers, councils, communities and other project partners.
Edge-of-Field Mitigations
LEI can identify where water, nutrients and sediment leave a farm and recommend targeted measures such as riparian planting, constructed wetlands, woodchip bioreactors and detention bunds. Matching the right intervention to the right location can deliver practical water-quality improvements while complementing existing farm management.
Irrigation and Water Resource Management
Effective irrigation balances water-supply reliability, climate, soil conditions, plant demand and system capacity. LEI works from farm-scale systems through to community schemes, helping clients assess options, manage environmental risks, obtain consents and plan investment, delivery and ongoing operation.
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