
The goal is to enhance our footprint for future generations
Sustainability
At Headwaters we are committed to leading the industry and doing our part to ensure the regeneration and development of our farmers and their properties.​
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This is why we are an associate member of
New Zealand Farm Assured
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Why?
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The New Zealand Farm Assurance Programmes (NZFAP and NZFAP Plus) provide confidence and certainty to the millions of consumers world-wide that the meat and wool produced from New Zealand's sheep, beef and deer farms is authentic, genuine, and safe. Collectively they provide assurances regarding integrity, traceability, animal health and welfare, people, farm and natural resources and biosecurity.​
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Not only does this program ensure sustainable practices on farm it can significantly enhance market access by meeting the growing demand for ethically and environmentally responsible products in global markets. The certification provides our farmers with a competitive advantage, enabling the Lumina product to be differentiated in a crowded market while tapping into premium segments that value sustainability.
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New Zealand Farm Assurance Programme Plus (NZFAP Plus)
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The New Zealand Farm Assurance Programme Plus (NZFAP Plus) is a higher-level voluntary sustainability standard with three components additional to NZFAP;
being People, Environment and Biosecurity.
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Integrated farm planning is an integral part of this standard which has been designed to protect and enhance all resources, create better and more sustainable farming businesses and incorporate socially responsible and ethical practices.​
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At Headwaters, working towards and obtaining NZFAP Plus Certified is a requirement for our program. Our goal is to have 100% of our farmers with the accreditation.​​
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All livestock shall be cared for under the five freedoms.
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Freedom from thirst, hunger and malnutrition
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Freedom from discomfort
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Freedom from pain, injury or disease
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Freedom from distress
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Freedom to express normal behaviour
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All animal handlers will have the knowledge, training or supervision to ensure the animal’s health and welfare.
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All farm infrastructures will be constructed, maintained and operated in a manner that minimises distress or injury to animals or humans.
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A documented preventative animal health plan must be prepared and reviewed annually for all livestock on the farm.
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All livestock shall have sufficient food, water, nutrients and shelter to maintain good health and welfare.​
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Livestock displaying signs of unusual illness or ill-thrift must be notified to a veterinarian.
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All animal remedy treatments used, or product stored, must be recorded in detail and where administered done so by suitably trained personnel.
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All agrichemicals and fertilisers stored or used must be recorded in detail; and where used be done so by a trained person and be applied in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and application rates.
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All qualifying livestock must be born in New Zealand.
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All animal movements on and off farm must be accompanied by a legally binding Animal Status Declaration (ASD) and be retained for 5 years.
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All wool transported off-farm must be accompanied by a wool bale specification sheet.
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Ensuring farms meet all the legislation regarding health and safety, employment relations, immigration and holidays.
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A health and safety policy will be required to identify hazards and minimise accidents, injuries and near misses.
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Employment relations are to ensure employees have valid employment documents, wage rates and hours of work, and personal development and managing wellbeing.
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All farms will hold a farm environment plan inclusive of; farm map, physical resources map, land and freshwater management plan, nutrient and greenhouse gas budgets, and biodiversity plan and how crops and winter grazing will be managed.
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The farm map will cover all land features and physical resources.
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The land and freshwater management plan addresses capability, soil health, grazing practices and water health and monitoring.
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The nutrient budget is to establish the risk to surface and ground water N leaching and P losses while the greenhouse gas budget is about identifying methods to measure and manage emissions.
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The biodiversity plan is all about identifying opportunities to protect and enhance terrestrial and aquatic flora and fauna species.
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