Environment

Waterways crying out for nutrient management

16 April 2019

Most of us are under the impression that all of New Zealand has fertile soil that’s great for growing food. It’s more or less a fairy tale.

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The Experts

Ravensdown appoints new Sustainability Manager

3 April 2019

Ravensdown has appointed Allanah Kidd to the newly created position of Sustainability Manager as the co-operative continues to take action on how it manages its environmental, economic and social impacts.

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Research and Innovation

Bacteria-killing system wins agri innovation award

28 March 2019

A system that kills the E. coli and other bacteria in farm dairy effluent has taken first prize in the South Island Agricultural Field Days’ Agri Innovation Awards.

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The Experts

Smarter urea means farmers can buy less nitrogen

28 February 2019

Choosing products coated with a special urease inhibitor is one way for farmers to reduce the total amount of purchased nitrogen needed on farm.

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