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Agronomy Update Summer 2023

After the last couple of years where winter- early spring has been memorable for heavy periods of rain leading to emergency level problems, it all seems very comfortable.

08 Dec, 2023 | Agronomy | Technical |

Efficient form of N

There’s a convenient, cost-effective way to keep your nitrogen investment in the ground for plant use.

08 Dec, 2023 | Fertiliser | Fertiliser, Technical |

Brave the Elements

The summer survivor’s guide for ryegrass pastures.

08 Dec, 2023 | Agronomy | Technical |

Micronutrients for wheat

Micronutrient deficiencies can impact wheat yield and grain nutritional quality, but does applying micronutrients always improve these factors?

13 Nov, 2023 | Fertiliser | Fertiliser, Technical |

Harnessing the sun: embracing solar energy on farm

Now is the opportune time for farmers who are looking to secure their future energy, lower costs, and reduce their carbon footprint, to embrace solar power.

24 Oct, 2023 | Solar Energy | Technical |

Feed insurance in a variable climate

Dairy farming on the edge of a higher altitude area can produce a few challenges—but for Jayson and Clare Nish, growing maize isn’t one of them.

18 Oct, 2023 | Agronomy | Technical |

Agri-Chemical Update Spring 2023

The spring agrichemical update will include what is happening on farm for the next three months with cereals, ryegrass, white clover, fodder beet and monitoring store grain.

30 Aug, 2023 | Agrichemical Update | Technical |

Agronomy Update Spring 2023

Once again, we have seen some extreme weather through the winter period. While not as damaging as some previous years, the excess water across areas of Canterbury has been visually obvious for some periods.

30 Aug, 2023 | Agronomy | Technical |

Mineral N testing

Understanding nitrogen (N) levels in soil is important, as this nutrient is a key driver of growth and yield.

30 Aug, 2023 | Fertiliser | Fertiliser, Technical |

Grow more tucker with Mohaka

Mohaka AR37 is bringing a new dimension to the hybrid ryegrass category, coupled with the industry’s leading endophytes for insect protection and new high producing genetics.

30 Aug, 2023 | Agronomy | Technical |