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Dr. Gordon Rajendram is a leading expert in soil fertility, providing comprehensive advice and solutions to optimise farm productivity and sustainability across New Zealand. Follow his articles here.
Q: Why is liquid foliar fertiliser especially important as we head into colder months? As soil temperatures drop, pasture growth slows. At around 5 to 6 degrees, grass can stop
An escalation in global fertiliser prices due to the Iran war will force New Zealand farmers to rethink traditional input-heavy systems, according to one of New Zealand’s leading soil scientists,
New Zealand Soil Scientist Global conflict is once again exposing just how vulnerable New Zealand farming systems are to international supply chains. Rising fuel prices, disrupted shipping routes, and instability
Part 3 Pictured above: Caption to depict the role of Biochar, Humates and Microorganisms to reduce Nitrate leaching In the previous article, I discussed the role of humates, biochar, plant
In the previous article, I focused on management changes that can help reduce nitrate leaching. Alongside those strategies, soil and plant-based tools also play a critical role. Much of my
By Dr Gordon Rajendram In the previous article, I outlined why nitrate leaching occurs and why it is so difficult to control. Now, I will look at some of the
By Dr Gordon Rajendram In this first article, I want to focus on one of the most pressing issues affecting both productivity and the environment: nitrate leaching. This problem has
As New Zealand’s pastoral sector grapples with ever tighter environmental thresholds around nitrate leaching, the science of soil carbon is emerging as a critical frontier. Dr Gordon Rajendram emphasises that
Pictured above: Dr Gordon Rajendram and Mark Robertson (holding Humates) on a pumice soil farm in Taupo Leading Hamilton-based soil scientist Dr Gordon Rajendram says nitrate leaching has become one
One of New Zealand’s leading independent soil scientists, Dr Gordon Rajendram, is in Taranaki this week performing field trails for Tokoroa-based Blue Pacific Minerals (BPM). Dr Rajendram’s field trials for
Introduction New Zealand farmers often face two major challenges: nutrient loss from soils and the impacts of dry conditions. Dr Gordon Rajendram says solid humates and biochar, both derived from
One of New Zealand’s leading soil scientists, Dr Gordon Rajendram, says foliar fertilisers hold the key to farmers overcoming Canterbury’s cool late winter/early spring major challenges for pasture growth. Dr