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 …
Written by Sean Toohey Healthy Animals Means Healthy Profits We recently had the pleasure of participating in the Wairarapa Rural Women’s Initiative Discussion Group. The theme of the October meeting was better farm management through alternative fertiliser options. The event was held in the woolshed at our very own Jeane Fowler’s sheep and beef farm …
The fertiliser industry is one of several large service industries that form an important role within the New Zealand economy. Could there be an increasing demand for independent advisers from farmers looking to ensure their best options for soil fertility? I recently did a presentation on soil fertility, soil nutrients and their fate …