Country-Wide January 2023
Training city kids for farms
The Growing Future Farmers programme has gone nationwide with 80 students learning about farming, hands-on.
NZ pastoral soils rich in carbon
An expert scientist warns against looking at overseas models when searching for soil solutions. Jo Cuttance writes.
Seeking optimum fertility
A poor-performing paddock is the result of low soil fertility, not age of the pasture, Dr Robert McBride writes.
Be wary of RA coaches
Lincoln University’s Professor Jacqueline Rowarth was saddened but not surprised when she learnt about farmers whose land and stock had failed to thrive under a regenerative agriculture (RA) regime, writes Jo Cuttance.
Consistency needed in ag reforms
New Zealand has the potential to lead the world, so long as regulation doesn’t get in the way.
Budgie breeder to scientist
Dr Peter Fennessy described himself as a curious person who always had an interest in biology, variation, evolution, genetics, and people. By Jo Cuttance.
NZ farming heading into headwinds
Sheep farmers will need to focus on genetics to help solve animal health and welfare problems, Jo Cuttance writes.