Research and Innovation

Turnips a hit for farmer and stock

18 September 2015

Finding the best system for each individual farm is an ongoing process, particularly at a time of tightening economic circumstances.

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Research and Innovation, Environment

Early days but PGP trial farm excited by potential

14 September 2015

The opportunity to precisely manage a fertiliser analysis and application programme, on highly variable hill country, has East Otago farmer Rob Lawson excited.

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Research and Innovation, The Experts

Chicory chosen as summer crop

2 September 2015

One response to the tightening economic circumstances for many dairy farmers is to look at how they can reduce the amount of feed they buy in for their cows.

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Advice, Research and Innovation

Clover collateral damage in Tutsan control

7 July 2015

A Ravensdown-sponsored study by AgResearch, of highly invasive tutsan (Hypericum androsaemum), has found there is no quick-fix when it comes to controlling and eradicating the weed.

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