Advice, The Experts

Elementary essentials #6: Calcium (Ca)

9 August 2022

The alkaline earth metal calcium (Ca) is the twentieth element in the periodic table and is one of the 19 elements essential for life in all higher plants and animals on planet Earth. Calcium is the fifth most abundant element in the Earth’s crust at 3% and the third most abundant metal.

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Research and Innovation, The Experts

ClearTech and EcoPond technology show promise for tile drain situations

9 August 2022

Studies have shown subsurface drainage in effluent areas is a significant issue when it comes to phosphorus (P) and E. coli loss. Anne Lee investigates new research showing how ClearTech and EcoPond technology can help mitigate these losses to the environment.

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Environment, The Experts

LUCI-Ag: A pathway for catchment-scale modelling

9 August 2022

Ongoing work with LUCI-Ag to identify nutrient loss hotspots and mitigation solutions at a catchment scale is providing valuable learning opportunities for both Ravensdown and the Makarewa Headwaters Catchment Group in Southland.

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The Experts

Will power leads to dairy success

9 August 2022

New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards 2022 share farmer of the year Will Green is forging a path to farm ownership in the dairy industry.

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