Research and Innovation, The Experts

Trends pointing to productivity risk for New Zealand

12 June 2023

Today, it’s no secret that the predominant trend in the fertiliser industry currently is one of low levels of purchasing by farmers.

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Research and Innovation, The Experts

Genetically modified crops - do we need a rethink?

3 February 2023

In New Zealand, a genetically modified (GM) organism means any organism where genes or other genetic material have been modified by in vitro techniques (where studies are performed with micro-organisms, cells, or biological molecules outside their normal biological context).

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Advice, Research and Innovation, The Experts

Soil health paves way for arable success

3 February 2023

At Greenmeadows in Leeston, David Birkett is a third-generation mixed arable farmer with a lasting love of soil. He does a three-year soil testing programme as a rotation around the farm and is also checking for organic matter as part of a new testing programme with Ravensdown.

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Research and Innovation, Environment, The Experts

Microbial ‘game changer’ a win-win for productivity and the environment

3 February 2023

Lincoln University researchers working alongside Ravensdown have discovered that a naturally occurring microbe could help substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture and the loss of nitrogen to waterways.

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