Southland tipped for new dairy plant
Fonterra will soon have to figure out whether it should build a new milk processing plant in Southland, with its Edendale plant expected to …
Archive for April, 2011
Low soil fertility threatens paddocks
Some NZ’s farm paddocks are reaching a nutrient tipping point.
Warwick Catto, head of Research and Environment at Ballance Agri-Nutrients says “many paddocks are …
Wool calculator captures premiums
Here’s technology which could be of benefit to merino wool producers in NZ.
Sheep CRC in Aust says selection of merino ewe hoggets on fleece …
Universities team up to boost farm skills
A new venture aimed at improving the quality of farm business management in NZ has been launched.
A joint venture between Lincoln and Massey universities, …
Pricey Brazilian beef good news for farmers
NZ beef producers can expect to be more globally competitive against the surging might of the Brazilian beef producers. Rabobank reports the days of …
Canada geese battle takes flight
The battle to control Canada geese and improve the profitability of high country farms still has plenty of legs.
Fed Farmers says claims Canada Geese …
Crop advice: Autumn sown brassicas
Autumn sown brassicas require a fine firm seed bed and adequate moisture for optimum establishment.
Good ground preparation will greatly assist with crop establishment and …
