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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Magnesium can be applied regularly to replace losses that occur as a result of intensive farming practises or we can simply wait until magnesium related animal health problems manifest themselves before applying. Waiting until problems occur can be a...