New Zealand's biggest farming organisation is closer to its goal of becoming carbon neutral and planting 10 million plants by 2025 through the signing of an agreement with Conservation Volunteers New Zealand.

The memorandum of understanding between Landcorp and CVNZ allows them to work together on a range of planting and conservation projects on Landcorp farms across the country.

Conservation Volunteers New Zealand's chairman Gerry Morvell, left, signing the MoU with general manager environment Phil McKenzie at Landcorp's Wellington office. Supplied Photo.

It follows a successful pilot on two West Coast farms in late 2015/2016 where volunteers planted 25,000 native plants in water tributaries.

Conservation Volunteers New Zealand's Chairman, Gerry Morvell signed the MoU with General Manager Environment, Phil McKenzie at Landcorp's Wellington office.

Phil says working with CVNZ dovetails with Landcorp's strategy of rejuvenating the environment, and working with its local communities.

'The planting sessions involve tourists, local communities, including primary schools and create a link between town and country.

'They also create lasting memories for the people who are involved and help support our brand and the way we farm. Landcorp has a real commitment to environmental sustainability.”

Gerry says this is a unique partnership that brings together industry, conservation and community with the common goal of improving our waterways.

'We like the idea of starting small, getting out feet dirty and understanding how we work together. We are looking forward to growing our partnership across all 140 farms.”

Phil says CVNZ also has strong safety systems and this is a very real plus for Landcorp.

'Working with CVNZ will be a minimum of disruption for our teams on farm, and provide huge value.We can see lots of opportunities to grow together over time.”

The country's largest farming organisation, Landcorp Farming Limited is a leader in New Zealand dairy, sheep, beef and deer farming and strives for sustainable farming and best practice farm systems.

Landcorp's Pāmu brand means 'to farm” and reflects its commitment to farm with care and innovation to produce quality natural products. The brand is being used to develop new opportunities and partnerships for Landcorp and NZ farming.

Students from St Candice's School in Westport planting trees on Cape Foulwind Station. Supplied Photo.