Research and Innovation

Cadmium: The facts

17 April 2018

Cadmium is a naturally-occurring, non-essential heavy metal present in low concentrations in air, water and soil. Cadmium naturally occurs in phosphate rock from which phosphate fertiliser is made.

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Advice

Smarter farming needs nutrient efficiency specialism

16 April 2018

Some tough questions are facing all those involved with food creation in New Zealand. How do we move from commodities like milk powder to niche products that consumers believe in and pay more for?

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Research and Innovation

The Nutrient Efficiency toolbox

16 April 2018

Greater nutrient efficiency at the soil-to-plant level is an important part of smarter farming. Increasing the availability of the paid-for nutrient to the plant whilst minimising potential losses to air, soil and water makes financial and environmental sense.

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Advice

Smarter fertilisers increase application window for ground spreaders

12 April 2018

At one of the busiest times of the year, it pays to be on the front foot when it comes to getting your nitrogen on. And one of the ways farmers can do this is by considering smart fertilisers over traditional urea products.

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