Sustainability at Midlands
New Zealand has been blessed with abundant rainfall, resulting in a consistent and renewable water source for irrigation, alongside large volumes of hydroelectric-generated power to operate our processing facilities.
Midlands operates consistently with our core values, investing in all our processes to reduce our inputs while increasing our outputs. Here are some of the ways we are making this happen:
Sustainability Principle #1
Fewer chemicals through research & development
We invest in Research and Development projects to find new ways to use less or no chemicals in our processes.
Sustainability Principle #2
Partnering with the right local farmers.
We develop relationships with farmers who operate within strict environmental controls, independently overseen by our local, regional councils. This includes:
- Maximising water efficiency while reducing water inputs.
- Improving plant utilisation of nutrients from livestock or fertilizer, decreasing nutrient inputs and reducing nutrient loss to waterways.
Sustainability Principle #3
Minimising waste with modern technology.
Using only the inputs needed, adopting precision agriculture techniques such as GPS-guided spraying, fertilizer, and plant placement.
Sustainability Principle #4
Tracking our carbon footprint
Undertaking an independent company-wide carbon assessment to clarify our opportunities to improve.
Sustainability Principle #5
Zero waste approach to manufacturing.
Undertaking an independent company-wide carbon assessment to clarify our opportunities to improve.
Sustainability Principle #6
Using less fossil fuels by choosing sea freight
Using sea freight as our primary mode of export instead of airfreight.
But we have more to do…
We are keeping close to the progression of green technology in vehicles, transport, and building design. We will continue to adopt more of this technology when our existing assets need replacing. We are excited by some of the results from our Research and Development projects, some of which have globally significant benefits. And we will continue to have our company independently assessed to understand our progress and learn more about where our opportunities are and what we can do to get better.
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Australia
Tasman Walker
BCom (Mktg) | BSc (Psy)
Honey Sales - Asia & Australia
Midlands Apiaries
+64 27 237 6318honey@midlands.co.nz
New Zealand
Steve Williams
BCom (Mgt Sc)
Seed Multiplication Sales Manager
Midlands Seed
+64 27 553 0846seed@midlands.co.nz
