Solutions
Poplars under attack
A new pest is invading the South Island. Poplar and Willow Research Trust general manager Ian McIvor said they were asking farmers to scan their eyes over their poplar trees for a hairy poplar sawfly.
Managing pesticide resistance threat
Pesticide resistance is a serious challenge for the farming sector – decreasing its ability to manage pests and diseases such as blackspot (apples), powdery mildew (a fungal disease affecting a wide range of plants), diamond back moth and weeds affecting ryegrass.
Putting wool into fences
Wool is just one of the ‘secret ingredients’ in a new Kiwi-made fencing batten which is also completely recyclable at the end of its life.
Joining forces on The Bucket Test app
Irrigation NZ and international farm management company CropX have entered a joint venture for the Bucket Test app.
Looking after the MVP
To get the best out of your dog, it is important they are in peak condition, both inside and out.
An Agribusiness challenge
It’s hard not to feel outnumbered when you’re an equine vet surrounded by dairy and sheep farmers.
