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Managing cattle coming out of winter

Weighing cattle now as they come out of winter, whether they have been feeding on grass or a crop, helps to determine if growth rates are as expected.

Posted in: Animal Feed and Nutrition Calves Calf Rearing Farming Case Studies

How good nutrition helps grow healthy calves

Giving calves an optimum start is a priority for Nic and Kirsty Verhoek. By weaning calves at 120 kilograms plus, they believe the animals... Read More
Posted in: Animal Health Lambs Lambing Farming Product Showcases

Protect your valuable lambs this spring

Farmgate returns for lamb have been at record levels recently so it is important to protect your lambs against clostridial diseases. Read More
Posted in: Horticulture Pip Fruit Cherries

Upcoming window for cherries

Preparation is everything when it comes to optimising cherry fruit-set this season with a plant growth regulator at flowering. It’s not always... Read More
Posted in: Horticulture Soil Testing Horticulture Product Showcases

Improved biology for orchard establishment

A BioStart trial1 shows that enhancing soil biology from the time of planting results in faster orchard establishment, sturdier trees, and... Read More
Posted in: Horticulture Fungicides Herbicides Horticultural Potatoes

Product showcase in Pukekohe

Syngenta Crop Protection showcased their products for potato growers for the second time over the 2021-22 season. Read More
Posted in: Animal Health Calves Calf Rearing Farming Tech Tips

Post weaning calf care

It is important to continue to care for your calves post-weaning and to ensure they are being delivered the nutrition they need to continue to... Watch Video
Posted in: Animal Feed and Nutrition Lambs Lambing Farming Product Showcases

Fat sources in lamb milk replacers

Fat is an energy source for a lamb and a source of essential fatty acids, with both important components in the formation of cell membranes and... Read More
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Discovering opportunities in potato growing

With a well-established arable cropping and contracting business in mid-Canterbury, brothers and business partners Tim and Phil May have now... Read More
Posted in: Horticulture Wine Grapes Harvesting Horticulture

2022 Young Viticulturist of the year regional winners

The regional competitions of the 2022 Corteva Young Viticulturist of the Year are in progress around the country. Read More