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In the pursuit of sustainable agricultural practices, Dr. Gordon Rajendram, a Hamilton-based soil scientist, in collaboration with Agraforum of Ashburton, introduces EL-I Tech’s Biodynamic Nitrogen (Bio N) as a groundbreaking biological approach to address nitrogen deficiency in New Zealand soils. This innovative approach to nitrogen fixation, pioneered in South Africa by Gerhard Vermaak and dubbed …

Advancing Sustainable Agriculture in New Zealand: Dr. Gordon Rajendram and Agraforum Present EL-I Tech’s Biodynamic Nitrogen Read More »

Healthy soil and pasture production rely upon the correct soil testing process. Let’s take a look at two key factors that drive pasture production. The first key factor is soil temperature at 10cm. At 5 or 6 degrees, the pasture stops growing. The second key factor is soil moisture and the significant impact on pasture …

Hamilton Based Independent Soil Scientist Dr Gordon Rajendram (PhD), Discusses Healthy Soils In New Zealand. Read More »

With the high fertiliser prices this year it will be prudent to soil test, in particular to measure soil pH, and correct deficiencies by liming as lime prices have stayed relatively similar to last year. A lot of farms in New Zealand’s Hill Country have low soil pH levels. Dairy pastures that do not perform …

Fertilizer or Lime? Read More »

Soil porosity is a measure of air space in the soil and macroporosity is a measure of the proportion of large pores in the soil that provide air supply to roots and microbes. Soils that have been compacted because of animal treading or machinery have poor macroporosity levels. This is like a foot on an …

Series 1; The Importance of Soil Aeration ‘Down Under’. Read More »

The leaching of nutrients in soils generally occurs between the months of April – October, and there is a lot going on below ground, more than we imagine. This article explores the effect of rate of nitrogen fertiliser on cation and anion leaching under intensively grazed dairy pasture which can have far reaching effects on …

There is a lot going on below ground, says Hamilton-based Soil Scientist Dr Gordon Rajendram Read More »

Waikato-based Soil Scientist Gordon Rajendram PhD is considered one of New Zealand’s experts in soil fertility. He is committed to helping New Zealand farmers get the most out of their soil so that their farm can work more proficiently, be sustainable while still increasing the farm profitability. Dr. Gordon Rajendram worked at AgResearch, Ruakura Research …

Soil chemical and physical testing removes the guesswork out of farming says New Zealand’s leading expert in soil fertility, Hamilton-based Soil Scientist Dr Gordon Rajendram (PhD).  Read More »

Waikato-based Soil Scientist Gordon Rajendram PhD is considered one of New Zealand’s experts in soil fertility. He is committed to helping New Zealand farmers get the most out of their soil so that their farm can work more proficiently, be sustainable while still increasing the farm profitability. Dr Gordon Rajendram worked at AgResearch, Ruakura Research …

Series 2: Liquid, Suspension or Granular Fertiliser, which is better? Read More »

Waikato-based Soil Scientist Gordon Rajendram PhD is considered one of New Zealand’s experts in soil fertility. He is committed to helping New Zealand farmers get the most out of their soil so that their farm can work more proficiently and be sustainable while still increasing farm profitability. Dr Gordon Rajendram formerly worked at AgResearch, Ruakura …

Liquid, Suspension or Granular Fertiliser, which is better? Read More »