Advice, The Experts

Climatic challenges lead to system changes at Skovland Farm

3 February 2023

A succession of three summer droughts and a sodden winter in the past four years helped to confirm a more sustainable approach to farming the land was right for Skovland Farm at Ashley Clinton.

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Advice, Research and Innovation

Spreading business hits top gear with HawkEye technology on board

3 February 2023

Clever, intuitive technology fuels Hawke’s Bay ground spreading business Pedersen Spreaders.

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Advice, The Experts

New 10 in 7 milking regime shows benefit for staff

3 February 2023

By Anne Lee After more than 20 years, Lincoln University Dairy Farm (LUDF) is still blazing the way for dairy farmers. Last season they adopted a ‘10 milkings in 7 days’ variable regime, reducing pressure on people and cows. They have also remained active over time by demonstrating ways to cut nitrogen application while maintaining production and profit. LUDF’s aim, as always, is to maintain profitability while it forges on with new innovations; although its strength has also been in sharing w

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Advice, The Experts

Adapt or miss the boat as the world 'flips'

3 February 2023

Strap yourselves in farmers. It’s about to get very interesting. The world is changing at an increasing pace, and you will need to adapt your approach to business to prosper in the future.

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