A simple solution to increase yields
A recent addition to arable farmer Hayden Cowan’s crop programme has turned patchy crops into high yielding ones. Hayden owns Parkdale Farm in North Canterbury, growing wheat, barley, grass, clover and winter brassica and grazing beef and dairy cattle.
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The Boundless range: investing in New Zealand’s wool growers
We've created Boundless... A collaboration between Norsewear and PGG Wrightson Ltd, born from a desire to support our local wool growers. ... Read More -
Clubroot fungicide protects brassicas from day one
Help is at hand this season for vegetable and leafy brassica growers whose crops are at risk of clubroot infection. Amishield®, from Nufarm, is... Read More -
Get soil testing underway
Soil testing in vegetable crops provides a snapshot of soil properties and nutrient levels to identify any deficiencies, imbalances, or... Read More -
Endophytes: their uses and suitability
Your first question might be what is an endophyte? Well an endophyte is a fungus found naturally in many grass species, including ryegrass and... Read More -
Silage handling strategies
Silage handling and storage is a well debated subject, with many schools of thought on what works best. With no right or wrong answer, it is a... Read More -
Extending lactation for increased profitability
The drive towards increased profitability demands a targeted approach throughout the year. A thoughtful response to each aspect makes a valuable... Read More -
Opportunities and challenges for Birdhurst Orchards
With around 300 ha of apple and 60 ha gold kiwifruit orchards across the wider Tasman district, Birdhurst Orchards is a multi-generational... Read More -
How to accurately assess your winter feed requirements
With autumn here, now’s the time for farmers to estimate how much winter feed supply is available on-farm for stock, how much standing crop can... Read More -
Soil testing: a sound investment for your farm
Soil testing is an inexpensive tool to help guide the fertiliser and lime requirements of your farming system. Consider it as an investment in... Read More
