Crops and Forage
Upgrade stops 45% water loss
Pipes replacing an open canal have transformed water supply to a Waitaki Valley irrigation scheme. Story: Terry Brosnahan. Photos: Chris Sullivan.
Finding the balance
Strict crop rotation is a key to success for the Bierema family on their Mid Canterbury farm, Annabelle Latz writes.
Long grass farming a winner
The use of fescue with clovers has transformed a Southland farm bordering Fiordland, Terry Brosnahan writes. Photos: Chris Sullivan.
What is an agronomist?
Following on from the September issue ‘What is a Scientist?’, Country-Wide posed the question: What is an agronomist?
Pasture for the big dry
Lucerne has proven its worth as pasture on a station in the Mackenzie Basin where rainfall is limited. Lynda Gray reports. Photos by Rachel Gillespie.
A place for lotus
Avenel Station farmer Pat Garden has planted his property in Maku, a variety of lotus, and is reaping the benefits. Lynda Gray finds out why.