July 2020

Hamilton-based expert Soil Scientist Dr Gordon Rajendram has just launched a new video based on his educational talks at the Fertco Workshop. This address was about the benefits, slow release fertilisers, fine particle fertiliser and the overuse of phosphate. Taking place at Rerewhakaaitu Domain near Rotorua, this seminar looked at the overuse of phosphate, what wrong phosphate products are being used and its consequences to the environment. This is highly pertinent to Rotorua and its surrounding lake catchments. “There are more losses occurring below the ground due to the climate and soil type,” says Gordon.  The amounts lost, it’s value and how you can mitigate these losses are where Gordon has his expertise. With a PhD, Gordon is one of the leading experts on laboratory measurement techniques for chemical, biological and physical properties in materials in New Zealand. Gordon has ‘over thirty-five years’ experience in the laboratory, field and research expertise. Gordon also highlighted the benefits of utilising fine particle fertiliser. “Fine particle fertiliser allows for the rapid uptake of nutrients while improving fertiliser use efficiency with lower spread rates,” adds Gordon. With fine particle fertiliser, deficiencies in the soil can be rectified quickly due to foliar nutrient uptake.  “Efficient in application, particularly of trace elements and minerals, with fine particle fertiliser proportion of nutrients can be varied,” comments Gordon. If you want to discover more about the benefits that fine particle fertiliser can bring to your farm, then make sure you get the best in New Zealand, the soil scientist Dr Gordon Rajendram out to your rural farm today.   Gordon is dedicated to help all farmers get most out of their soil so that their farm can work more efficiently and be sustainable while improving the farm profitability. You can view the new video here:  https://youtu.be/lVwPLnCuEos Contact Gordon: Email: rajendram@xtra.co.nz Phone: 021 466 077 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GordonRajendramSoilScientist Website: http://dev.gordonrajendramsoilscientist.co.nz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-soil-scientist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoilscientistnz/ Contact MediaPA: Phone: 0274 587 724 Email: phillip@mediapa.co.nz Website: www.mediapa.co.nz Facebook: www.facebook.com/MediaPA Twitter: twitter.com/NZ_MediaPA YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/TheMediaPA Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/NZMediaPA         

Soil testing is the plays a critical part in having a soil that has all the nutrients it needs says New Zealand’s leading expert in soil fertility, Hamilton-based Soil Scientist Dr Gordon Rajendram (PhD). If you need more convincing, here are five reasons why you need to get your soil tested. Expert AdviceAs New Zealand’s premier agricultural consultant, Gordon has more than 35 years of experience in analytical testing development, applied research and consulting to farmers and fertiliser companies. There is no one better to have testing your soil. “I can give you the correct and unbiased independent advice that will best serve the unique needs of your farm,” comments Gordon. The Right ElementsTraditionally, farmers have just used nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, thinking that it will be sufficient. However, comprehensive studies and research have shown that 13 elements are actually needed for quality plant growth. “Cobalt, selenium and iodine have been shown to be essential for animal health and nutrition,” says Gordon. Nitrogen is now seen as the most limiting nutrient in combination with soil temperature and moisture Correct ApplicationThrough soil testing, Gordon can advise on the right way to apply the combination of elements to your soil. Gordon supports the use of fine-grind nutrients blended in suspension as the most effective way to deliver the right elements in the right quantities. This type of application allows the spreading of each needed nutrient, to evenly cover each square metre of the farm so it can penetrate into the soil profile, fast and evenly. Less WasteKnowing the exact quantities of fertiliser your farm needs will result in zero wastage. “By knowing the quantity fertilisers your soil need prevents farmers from wasting money on unnecessary extra fertiliser application,” advises Gordon. There is no more wasted resources with you use soil testing. Increased Soil FertilityRegular soil testing with good record-keeping system can serves as a scale to show whether soil fertility is increasing, decreasing, or remaining constant. Heavy fertilizer use and crop yield statistics can be an indication that soil fertility on many farms may be declining due to incorrect nutrient management. About Soil Scientist Dr Gordon Rajendram (PhD). Through expert soil testing and analysis, Gordon is dedicated to help all farmers get independent advice to they can get the most out of their soil so that their farm can work more efficiently, be sustainable while improving the farm profitability. Contact Gordon: Email: rajendram@xtra.co.nz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GordonRajendramSoilScientist Website: http://dev.gordonrajendramsoilscientist.co.nz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-soil-scientist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoilscientistnz/ Contact MediaPA: Phone: 0274 587 724 Email: phillip@mediapa.co.nz Website: www.mediapa.co.nz Facebook: www.facebook.com/MediaPA Twitter: twitter.com/NZ_MediaPA YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/TheMediaPA Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/NZMediaPA

Soil testing is an investment the future prosperity of your farm or rural business says New Zealand’s leading expert in soil fertility, soil scientist Dr Gordon Rajendram (PhD). “Put simply, soil testing help to identify production problems related to nutrient deficiencies or imbalances,” says Dr Gordon Rajendram. But how do you know which elements you need and what quantity you need to ensure that your livestock and crops healthy and nutrient efficient? The answer is soil testing! Coming in at less than one percent of your total fertiliser costs, it is a cost-effective investment. Nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) are commonly used on New Zealand farms, however, contrary to popular belief, there are actually 13 elements were needed for quality plant growth. Another three elements of cobalt, selenium and iodine are essential for animal health and nutrition. “Soil testing gives farmers a decision-making tool to determine what nutrients to apply and how much,” says Gordon. Soil testing delivers assurance that fertiliser nutrients are being applied to soils for beneficial reasons, with the backup of scientific analysis With soil testing you can have the confidence to know that you are applying the exact nutrients at the optimal rates at the correct time to maximise pasture production and quality as well as reducing the environmental impact. Soil testing can also help in optimising soil pH levels in every paddock. “Soil testing allows you to have more efficient fertilizer use which allows for potential for higher yielding crops and higher quality crops,” advises Gordon. Through expert soil testing and analysis, Gordon is dedicated to help all farmers get independent advice so they can get the most out of their soil so that their farm can work more efficiently, be sustainable while improving the farm profitability. Contact Gordon: Email: rajendram@xtra.co.nz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GordonRajendramSoilScientist Website: http://dev.gordonrajendramsoilscientist.co.nz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-soil-scientist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesoilscientistnz/ Contact MediaPA: Phone: 0274 587 724 Email: phillip@mediapa.co.nz Website: www.mediapa.co.nz Facebook: www.facebook.com/MediaPA Twitter: twitter.com/NZ_MediaPA YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/TheMediaPA Pinterest: www.pinterest.com/NZMediaPA