Faull Farms are an ecologically friendly farm complex.
A modern electronically controlled effluent irrigation system operates on the
farm with over 50% of the land area serviced by this system. The system
ensures efficient distribution of processed wastes and is electronically
controlled to minimise any land run-off or waterway contamination. Extensive
soil testing and soil management ensures that there is no soil pollution or
effluent saturation.
Extensive pasture renewal programmes, riparian and native planting along
waterways, careful placement of fencing and tracking systems ensure the
sustainable management of the land and pastures. Professional consultants
specialising in land management sustainability are retained to ensure that the
latest and best practices are followed.
Professional landscape architects are retained to ensure appropriate planting
and beautification programmes are followed.
Faull Farms are an excellent example of sustainable land management ethics.
Shelter belts for stock and to maintain water quality are being developed.
Stream bank sidelings have been planted to improve water quality by reducing
nitrification of waterways and providing new wild life habitats. Historic
puriri plantings have been preserved and native tree plantations are being
established. Over five kilometres of riparian protection planting has been
carried out recently under the supervision of the Taranaki Regional Council.
Heat exchange systems are maintained to heat water with the heat from the
milk production.
Faull Farms is regarded as one of the best examples of responsible
environmental care in Taranaki and New Zealand.
