Environmental performance and farm performance, working together.
Farm Environment Plans, FEP auditing and nutrient management for Canterbury farms, from an advisor who understands the realities of farming.
A practical, considered approach
Shane helps farmers work through compliance with clarity and confidence, while recognising the work already being done to improve environmental performance.
He looks beyond individual compliance measures to the farm system as a whole: how management, productivity, nutrient use, soil health and water quality connect. He has worked across a wide range of farming systems and sensitive catchments, which gives him a broad view of what good management looks like in different environments.
Environmental performance and farm performance are not competing objectives.The work is finding where agronomic, environmental and operational improvements reinforce one another and create lasting value.
Understands the property
Takes the time to learn each farm's environment, objectives and the decisions behind the data. Every recommendation starts from how your business actually runs, so the advice fits your farm and your goals.
Balanced, credible assessment
Recognises sound management, identifies advanced mitigation and highlights practical next steps. You come away with a clear, well-evidenced picture of where you stand and a confident basis for the decisions ahead.
Collaborative and respectful
Builds good working relationships with farm teams, so performance is assessed fairly and objectively. Shane works alongside you as a trusted partner, valuing your knowledge of the land as much as the data.
Farmer field days and discussion groups
Working alongside farmers and farm teams, on the ground and in the paddock.
Farm Environment Plans
Development, implementation and review of FEPs for Canterbury farms.
FEP auditing
Independent, balanced Farm Environment Plan audits for Canterbury farms and irrigation schemes.
Freshwater Farm Plans
Getting ready for the national Freshwater Farm Plan system, building on your existing plans.
Nutrient management & modelling
Farm-system assessment, nutrient-loss analysis and Overseer modelling.
Farm optimisation projects
Finding gains in nutrient use and water use that improve both environmental and farm performance.
Biodiversity restoration & mahinga kai
Planning and delivering restoration of on-farm biodiversity and mahinga kai values.
Water testing
On-farm water sampling and testing, with clear interpretation of the results.
Aquatic surveys & assessment
Surveys and assessment of waterways and freshwater habitat on farm.
Resource consenting
Preparation and support for farm-related resource consent applications.
Telling the story of progress
Turning mitigation, data and good practice into a clear record of environmental improvement.
Farm research to action
Connecting science, data and practical knowledge to inform better decisions.
Mapping & drone survey
Land Use Capability mapping and certified multi-rotor drone operation.
Marine biology · Environmental education · Sustainability projects · Solar energy
Canterbury and across New Zealand
Canterbury: North Canterbury and the Amuri Basin, Waimakariri, Selwyn and Te Waihora, the Ashburton and Hinds/Hekeao plains, Mid and South Canterbury, the Mackenzie high country and Banks Peninsula.
Nationally: farm plan, FEP audit, nutrient and consent work for farmers and organisations throughout New Zealand, on-farm and remotely.
Working with dairy, dairy support, arable, and sheep and beef farmers, irrigation schemes, catchment groups and rural professionals.
Training and certification
- Bachelor of Environmental Management and MonitoringUniversity of Auckland
- Diploma in BiologyBay of Plenty Polytechnic
- Certified Nutrient Management Advisor (CNMA)Certified
- Advanced Certificate in Nutrient ManagementMassey University
- Certificate of Competency, Multi-Rotor RPASMassey University School of Aviation
- LUC Farm Mapping CertificateSimon Stokes Consulting
- FarmAX Sheep & Beef and Dairy WorkshopsFarm systems & environment
- Constructed Wetlands MasterclassNIWA
- Member, NZ Institute of Primary Industry ManagementNZIPIM
Talk to Shane about your farm or project.
Based in Canterbury and working with farmers, catchment groups and organisations across the region.
- Phone
- 027 227 6437
- GilmerConsulting