Aug 4, 2009
With returns to farmers for milk, meat, and wool at best uncertain and costs continuing to increase, now is an opportune time to refocus on what kiwi farmers do best; growing pasture and efficiently converting it via skilful grazing management. We no longer enjoy the...
Jul 14, 2009
If ensuring adequate nutrient supply to plants were as simple as just applying more fertiliser, recommendations would be a great deal simpler. Much of the advice given when fertiliser was more affordable than it is today appears to have been based on the philosophy...
Jul 6, 2009
A dairy farmer recently asked, “as fertiliser this autumn will be paid for with borrowed money what is the least I can do without harming next season’s production?” The short answer is, maintaining animal and soil health over winter and spring will ensure both grass...
Apr 8, 2009
Planning for the future has always been an integral part of a successful farming operation. Competitive market places usually ensure high levels of profitability are short-term only. Sustainable, long-term, financial viability is the result of implementing sound...
Mar 1, 2009
A recent Newspaper article commenting on the latest low dairy payout for the West Coast this season stated that with present urea prices every kilogram of milksolids would be produced at a loss. The notion that there is a direct link between urea and milksolid...
Feb 27, 2009
For those wanting a unique fertiliser that provides significantly better animal health, improved physical soil structures, and greater total production, at a price little changed in the last fifteen years read on…. Dolomite provides a wide range of benefits and now...
