Advice, Research and Innovation

Chasing carbon neutrality with the help of AirScan technology

3 February 2023

On Lochiel Farmlands near Pukekohe, Chief Executive Kim Robinson has been using the remote sensing technology offered by Ravensdown and Massey University’s Hyperceptions to map their vegetation and find out how close they are to carbon neutrality.

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Advice

Sub-surface irrigation helps improve water-use efficiency

3 February 2023

Drip irrigation is the most advanced and efficient of all irrigation methods and involves burying dripline in strips underground.

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Advice, The Experts

Steps to increasing fertiliser and lime efficiency

3 February 2023

While the high prices of inputs including fertiliser are beyond our control, there are ways to ensure you are getting the maximum return for investment.

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Advice

It's time to lime

23 November 2022

Soil acidification is a natural result of pastoral farming, and these acidic soils can be detrimental to plant growth. For optimal plant growth, your soil pH should sit somewhere between 5.8 and 6.0. Applying lime will increase the pH of your soil, typically taking around one tonne per hectare to increase soil pH by 0.1 units.

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