Country-Wide December 2023 January 2024
Time to soak up the blame
Spring is an important part of the year because of the impact it has on the rest of the year and beyond, vet Trevor Cook writes.
Making those fertiliser decisions
When times are tough on the farm, fertiliser may be one of the items left off the shopping list. By Kerry Dwyer.
Learning from failure
Keys to successfully getting through a tough season are the knowledge, skills and experience gained from previous ones. By Elaine Fisher.
Battling Brushweeds
An effective pest weed control programme takes into account the species present.
Planning for tough times
Hill country farmers face the prospect of potential losses in the coming year. By Rebecca Greaves.
SFF targets premium market
When market conditions improve, prices should rebound faster for Silver Fern Farms because of its close relationships with customers committed through premium supply programmes. Tony Leggett reports.
Agyields database seeks users
The Agyields database - a central library housing all of New Zealand’s historic and future pasture and crop growth and yield data - has come to fruition thanks to the forward thinking of Professor Moot,
Online checks for soil moisture
A demonstration site is allowing farmers to check out what moisture probe readings look like on provider companies’ software platforms.
Aussie market collapsing while China weak
China’s consumer confidence has slumped, putting pressure on a market flooded with Australian sheep meat ahead of drought. By Tony Leggett.
Soil nitrogen to reduce maize growing costs
Farmers growing maize can save money in nitrogen (N) costs as well as make environmental gains by making better use of plant-available N naturally present in the soil,