Apr 27, 2010
It has been heartening to receive calls from farmers requesting further dolomite for their properties particularly so when it is some years since they last applied. In the interim some have applied other magnesium ‘fertiliser’ the decision being made on the basis of...
Apr 27, 2010
Fertiliser sales generally, since this time last year, have been significantly down on the buoyant sales of the previous twelve months. Dolomite sales have however bucked the trend, and even into November demand is steady, a tribute to its effectiveness and value....
Feb 6, 2010
The level of energy in pasture plants during spring has a marked influence on the total season’s production. Cows that do not lose weight after calving are able to produce more during the coming season. It is simply more efficient to maintain or gain weight during...
Feb 6, 2010
A common misconception is that any fertiliser product that provides a noticeable response soon after application will need to be reapplied frequently to gain a long-term affect. Golden Bay Dolomite often provides both an almost immediate response and a season long...
Feb 6, 2010
As farmers we rely on natural systems to deliver as and when we require. We have no control over weather and trying to modify it, or the results of, has never been truly effective. There appears to be an ongoing balancing act taking place with weather patterns and...
Aug 4, 2009
The marked reduction in calcium/magnesium related metabolic disorders in animals during spring as well as a steady improvement in overall animal health, as a result of a single application of dolomite, are the major reasons for the steady increase in demand for...